Brake system
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Brake system The brake system consists of the service brake and the parking brake system. All maintenance and repair work must only be carried out in official service centres.
Brakes, checking Check the brake fluid level every 100 operating hours. The brake fluid level must reach the MAX-mark on the compensation tank. If the fluid level is below the MAX-mark: – Open the tank cover (arrow). – Top up brake fluid to the MAX-mark. IMPORTANT! See the lubrication table for the quality of brake fluid L30B machine series 185 = mineral oil L30B machines series 182, 183 = DOT 4 M300064A
L30B machine series 186 = mineral oil L35B machines series 187, 188, 189 = DOT 4 NOTE! Replace leaking and externally damaged brake hoses and brake lines immediately. External damage are corrosion symptoms (wear, chafing, squashing etc.).
WARNING! For safety reasons change the brake fluid every 2 years. Take care of filters/oils/liquids in an environmentally safe way, see page 97.
Brakes linings, checking Brake linings must be checked for wear every 500 operating hours.
Parking brake, checking WARNING! The parking brake must only be checked in a specially secured location. Make sure that there are no persons or obstructions in the vicinity of the machine 1 Apply the parking brake. 2 Start the engine. Raising the working attachment (transport position). 3 Travel switch in "neutral position". With the travel system switched off and an empty bucket the parking brake must be able to hold the machine on a 20% slope.
