6 Maintenance
Servicing
Check the braking system
DANGER
Increased risk of accident as a result of defective
brake system!
– Never drive a truck with a defective brake
system.
– If the brake system is defective, park the truck
securely and immediately inform a superior or
responsible fleet manager so that they can have
the defect rectified.
DANGER
Increased risk of ac
cident as a result of a failure of
the brake system!
– Never operate the
truck when the brake fluid
level is low.
– Immediately fill
the brake fluid reservoir and
check the brake
system for leaks.
–Checkthebrake
pipes for corrosion and
damage and chec
k for leaks.
– Check the main cylinder for leaks.
– Check the front brake callipers for leaks.
– Check the slav
e cylinder on the rear axle for
leaks.
NOTE
We strongly recommend that this and other
testing procedures on the brake system be
performed by your authorised service centre.
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