Cushman TURF-TRUCKSTER, Service & Repair Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM
SECTION 5D. SERVICE BRAKES
5D-1
5D
SERVICE BRAKES (See Figure 5D-1)
GENERAL
1. This vehicle is equipped with four hydraulic
brakes controlled by the brake pedal. Open the
front cowl of the vehicle to gain access to the
brake fluid reservoir.
2. A brake fluid indicator light on the control panel
(see Figure 5D-1) will come on and stay on if the
brake fluid level is low. The fluid level must be
maintained between the minimum and maximum
markings on the gauge attached to the brake fluid
reservoir. Use DOT 3 Type brake fluid.
3. If the brakes do not hold properly, if they feel
spongy or if the brake fluid reservoir is allowed to
“run-dry”, it may be necessary to bleed the brake
lines in order to get fluid back into the system.
Follow the steps below to properly bleed the
brake system.
BLEEDING BRAKES
1. When bleeding the brake system, bleed the left
rear brake first, then the right rear, then the right
front and finally the left front.
2. Attach a hose to the bleeder screw on top of the
left rear dust shield and place the other end of the
hose in a container to catch the fluid run-off when
bleeding the system.
3. Loosen the bleeder screw. Have an assistant
push down on the brake pedal and hold pedal
down. Tighten the bleeder screw and release the
brake pedal. Loosen the bleeder screw again,
press down on the brake pedal, hold pedal down
and tighten the bleeder screw, release pedal. Do
not release the brake pedal until the bleeder
screw is tightened otherwise air will be sucked
back into the brake lines.
4. Continue this procedure until all air bubbles are
purged from the system and a steady flow of fluid
comes from the brake bleeder screw. Repeat the
procedure on the opposite side of the unit, then
on the front.
Figure 5D-1. Service Brake System