Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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FINAL INSPECTION
Carry out road test in safe place.
WARNING:
When carrying out the following road
tests, select a safe place where no man or
no running car is seen so as to prevent any
accident.
1) Engine start
Check engine start for readiness.
2) Clutch
Check the following:
l
that clutch is completely released when
depressing clutch pedal,
l
that no slipping clutch occurs when releas-
ing pedal and accelerating,
l
and that clutch itself is free from any
abnormal condition.
3) Gearshift Lever (Transmission and Transfer)
Check gearshift lever for smooth shifting
to all positions and for good performance of
transmission and transfer in any position.
4) Brake
[Foot brake]
Check the following when depressing brake
pedal while driving;
l
that brake works properly,
l
that it is free from noise,
l
and that braking force applies equally on
all wheels.
[Parking brake]
Check to ensure that parking brake is fully
effective when the car is stopped on the slop
and brake lever is pulled all the way.
5) Steering
Check to ensure that steering wheel is free
from instability, or abnormally heavy feeling
while driving.
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