BA 35101/02/ 03 EN – Edition 1.0 * 35101_02_03b510.fm 5-23
Maintenance
5.11 Maintenance of the brake system
Specific safety instructions regarding the brake system
Brakes are crucial to safety. Incorrect maintenance can cause brake failure. Therefore all
repair work on the brakes must be carried out by trained staff.
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
Defective brake lines or hoses carry a danger of accident!
☞ Damaged brake lines or hoses must immediately be replaced by an author-
ised workshop
Checking/filling up the brake fluid level
The brake fluid tank is located at the front left in the cab (next to the brake/inching pedal)
An incorrect brake fluid grade or an insufficient brake fluid level can impair the
safety of the brake system –
☞ 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)
➥ –seeFluids and lubricants on page 5-43
☞ 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 and repaired 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
• Close tank cover A
Fig. 180: Brake fluid label
Fig. 181: Checking the brake fluid level in the tank
A
MAX
MIN
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