Maintenance and servicing work 3.26 Maintenance of the brake system Specific safety instructions regarding the brake system Brakes are crucial to safety. Incorrect maintenance can cause brake failure. All repair work on the brakes may be carried out only by trained staff of an authorised workshop. An exception to this is the following work which must be carried out by the driver/ operator: • Daily check of the level in the brake fluid tank • Daily check of the brake lines
Danger! Defective brake lines or hoses carry a danger of accidents! Have defective brake lines or hoses immediately replaced by an authorised workshop
Checking/filling up the brake fluid level The brake-fluid tank is located inside the cab to the left of the seat.
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Danger of accidents! An incorrect brake fluid grade or an insufficient brake fluid level can impair the safety of the brake system.
Fig. 62: Brake fluid level in the tank
• Check the brake fluid in the tank at regular intervals • Fill up brake fluid up to the upper edge of the sight glass • The brake fluid must comply with the SAE specification (LHM)– see Fluids and lubricants on page 3-4 • The brake fluid must be replaced every 2 years by an authorised workshop • If the brake system loses too much brake fluid, have the brake system checked by an authorised workshop If the level is below the upper edge of the sight glass: • Clean the area around the opening with a clean cloth • Open tank cover A • Fill up brake fluid up to the upper edge of the sight glass MAX – see Fluids and lubricants on page 3-4 • Close tank cover A
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