Maintenance
Trouble Shooting & Fault Finding
Table 1 Axles
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Poor Braking
Difficulty in Reversing
Brakes Overheating
Handbrake Force Low
Uncomfortable ride or
Uneven Braking
Fault
Linings worn or damaged.
Brake Linings not bedded in.
Brake set up incorrect.
Braking system set too tightly.
Auto-Reverse lever too stiff.
Incorrect setting.
Braking system not fully released.
Overrun lever stuck.
Damage or Corrosion to braking system
Incorrect setting of the brakes.
Linings not bedded in.
Loose braking adjustment.
Damper defective.
Axle shock absorbers defective.
Replace Brake Linings.
Will pass after braking a few times.
Reset Brakes as page 151 & ensure system is lubricated.
Reset Brakes as page 151.
Lubricate and free off Reverse Lever.
Reset Brakes as page 151.
Check Handbrake has been released & the system is running freely.
Lubricate and free off Reverse Lever.
Check system as page 151 and repair or renew parts as necessary.
Reset brakes as page 151 and lubricate as necessary.
Will pass after braking a few times.
Reset brakes as page 151.
Check and replace damper if necessary.
Replace shock absorber.
Cause Remedy