AP0902
5–27
Maintenance
5.9
Maintenance of the brake system
Environment!
Use a suitable container to collect the brake fluid as it drains and dispose of it in an envi-
ronmentally friendly manner!
5.9.1
Specific safety instructions
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Brakes are top priority safety components. Incorrect work can cause brake failure. For
this reason, all maintenance and repair work performed on the brakes must be carried
out by trained personnel. But this does not include the following activities, which must
be performed by the driver of the machine:
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Daily check of the level in the brake-fluid tank
•
New brake pads need running in if the optimum braking effect is to be achieved. To run
in the brake pads, brake the machine more frequently than usual using the service
brakes but avoid full braking!
•
Replace damaged brake lines or hoses immediately because of the risk of accidents!
5.9.2
Checking/topping up brake fluid
WARNING!
Maintain the brake system properly. The safety of the braking system can be
reduced by improper brake fluid quality or incorrect brake fluid level –
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Check the brake fluid in tank 4 at regular intervals
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Top up the brake fluid to the upper edge of the sight glass
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The brake fluid must comply with the SAE specification – see “Engine fluids
and lubricants” on page 5-39
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Change the brake fluid every two years
If the fluid level is below the upper edge of the sight glass:
•
Open tank cover A
•
Top up the brake fluid to the upper edge of the sight glass
Fig. 162: Checking the brake fluid level in the brake fluid
tank
4
A
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Summary of Contents for 418T Wheel
Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Form No 418T Wheel Loader 909879...
Page 10: ...Section 1 Introduction 1...
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Page 22: ...Section 2 Safety instructions 2...
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Page 36: ...Section 3 Operation...
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Page 40: ...AP0902 3 3 Overview see overleaf Overview see overleaf...
Page 106: ...Section 4 Troubleshooting...
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Page 111: ...4 4 AP0902 Troubleshooting Notes...
Page 112: ...Section 5 Maintenance 5...
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Page 154: ...Section 6 Helpful information for using the service parts list...
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Page 164: ...Section 7 Specifications 7...
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Page 177: ...7 12 AP0902 Specifications Notes...
Page 178: ...Annex...
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