- Block the wheels.
- Apply the parking brake.
- Start the engine.
- Charge the system air pressure to the governor cut-out point.
- Check that the service brakes fully apply when depressing the
brake pedal.
- Check that the brakes promptly release
when the brake pedal is released. If the brakes are sluggish, check that air
vents through the exhaust port (5) when releasing the brakes.
- If the brakes do not promptly release, replace or overhaul the
valve (4). Refer to
Air Brake Quick Release Valve Replacement
or
Air Brake System Description and Operation
.
- Remove the wheel blocks.