ELECTRIC THREE WHEEL SERVICE VEHICLE
Page 11
Owner’s Manual and Service Guide
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REAR AXLE
The only maintenance required for the first five years is
the periodic inspection of the lubricant level. The rear
axle is provided with a lubricant level check/fill plug
located on the bottom of the differential. Unless leakage
is evident, the lubricant need only be replaced after five
years.
Checking the Lubricant Level
With the vehicle on level ground, clean the area around
the check/fill plug and remove plug (Ref Fig. 16 on page
11). The correct lubricant level is just below the bottom of
the threaded hole. If lubricant is low, add as required.
Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep from the
hole. Install the check/fill plug. In the event that the lubri-
cant is to be replaced, the vehicle must be elevated and
the oil pan removed or the oil siphoned out through the
check/fill hole.
BRAKES
Service brakes in accordance with the Periodic Service
Schedule (Ref Fig. 22 on page 16). After the vehicle has
been put into service, it is recommended that the brakes
be checked by performing the following test:
Test Method
To prevent severe injury
or death resulting from
operating a vehicle with
improperly operating brake system, the braking sys-
tem must be properly maintained. All driving brake
tests must be done in a safe location with regard for
the safety of all personnel.
Over time, a subtle loss of performance may
take place. Therefore, it is important to estab-
lish the normal braking distance with a new vehicle.
Determine the braking performance of the vehicle by
engaging the parking brake at a common point on a flat,
dry, clean paved surface while traveling at maximum
speed (Ref Fig. 17 on page 12). Observe the vehicle
stopping location. If the vehicle stops in a significantly
greater distance than normal or pulls to one side, it
should be tested again.
If the vehicle fails the second test, it should immediately
be removed from service. The vehicle needs to be
inspected by a qualified mechanic.
Fig. 15 Lubrication Points
Wheel bearings
and fork pivot
View from underside of vehicle
Rear axle
check and
fill
Fig. 16 Rear Axle Lubricant Check and Fill
Check/Fill Plug
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