BRAKE PROBLEMS

Sticking brakes may be caused by broken or weak brake shoe return springs, improper brake cable adjustment, dry pivot and cam bushings, or dirt between backing plate and brake actuating arm.  Grabbing brakes may be caused by greasy linings, out-of-round drums or linings which have broken loose from the brake shoes.  Glazed or grease impregnated linings will cause loss of stopping power.

LIGHTING PROBLEMS

Bulbs which continuously burn out may be caused by excessive vibration, loose connections which permit sudden current surges, poor battery connections or installation of the wrong type bulb.

A dead battery or one which discharges quickly may be caused by a fault in the charging circuit or a fault in the battery itself.  Check for loose or corroded battery terminals, shorted battery cells or broken terminals.  Low water level will decrease a battery's capacity.  A battery left uncharged will sulphate, rendering it useless.

A majority of light and horn problems are caused by loose or corroded ground connections.  Check them first and then substitute known good units for the easiest method of troubleshooting.