Section 2-2 - Care and Safety General Procedures Venting the Brake System Pressure
Venting the Brake System Pressure
!MWARNING Hydraulic Pressure Hydraulic fluid at system pressure can injure you. Before disconnecting or connecting hydraulic hoses or couplings, vent the pressure trapped in the hoses in accordance with the instructions given in this publication. HYD-1-5
Important: Important, this operation MUST be carried out before any attempt is made to disconnect hydraulic connections, including the brake pressure switch. 1
Park the machine and make it safe. K Parking the Machine and Making it Safe ( T 2-2-3).
2
If necessary install the boom safety strut. K Boom Safety Strut ( T 2-2-4). Stop the engine.
3
Turn the starter key switch to ON but do not start the engine.
4
Press the brake pedal until there is no resistance felt.
Note: This may take several pumps, depending on the length of time since the engine was last run. 5
Turn the starter switch to the OFF position and remove the key.
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