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CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL (2-wheel steer machines )
1. Park the machine on firm level ground.
2. Raise the loader beam to maximum height and fit
the safety support.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Open the hood.
5. Check that the fluid level is midway between the
marks (2) and (3) moulded on the reservoir.
6. If required, clean the area around the cap (4) and
remove the cap.
7. Fill the reservoir to midway between the marks
(2) and (3) with suitable brake fluid (see section
1002). Make sure you do not overfill the reservoir
(1).
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DETAIL A
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE BRAKES (2-wheel steer machines AGCO Axles)
1. Park the machine on a level surface.
2. Lower the bucket until flat on the ground and
loader position the shift gear lever to N (neutral)
position.
3. Chock both front wheels, and release the
parking brake.
4. Use the stabilizers to lift both rear wheels of the
ground. Lower machine on to stands or blocks
with rear wheels off clear of the ground.
5. Stop the engine.
6. Unlatch both brake pedals (1) and press firmly
on each pedal in turm.
NOTE :
Do steps 7 through 9 if :
- The stroke of either pedal exeeds 90 mm,
mesured from the centre of one pedal to
the centre of the other.
- Either pedal touches the trim parel.
7. Starting on one side, tighten the adjusting nut (2)
by hand until the brake just locks the well.
8. Loosen the adjusting nut 1.5 turns. Make sure
the well turns freely. Turn the nut clockwise to
reduce brake travel and anti-clockwise to
increase brake travel.
9. Repeat the procedure on the other wheel.
10. Re-latch the brake pedals.
11. Engage the handbrake.
12. Start the engine, use the stabilizers to lift the
machine and remove the stands or blocks.
13. Use the stabilizers to lower the machine to the
ground.
14. Return the stabilizer legs to the fully retracted
position.
15. Do a functional test of the brakes before taking
the machine on to a public highway.
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