Section 250-0000
Braking System - Hydraulic Braking System Schematic
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SM 1982 4-00
2. Start up the engine, place the park/emergency
control valve in the 'Emergency' position, block all road
wheels and place the steering lock bar in the 'Locked'
position.
3. Remove dust cap from bleeder valve on brake head
assembly (1) and connect a clear bleeder line to the
bleeder valve. Place loose end of the line in a clean
container.
Note: Keep brake fluid reservoirs (3) filled during
bleeding process.
4. Actuate brake treadle valve several times.
5. Apply brake and open bleeder valve. After fluid flow
stops, close the bleeder valve and release the brake.
Note: If loose end of bleeder line is kept submerged in
brake fluid, the bleeder valve need not be closed each
time the brake is released.
6. Repeat procedure in step 4 until no air bubbles are
observed in fluid coming from bleeder valve.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 at each brake head
assembly (1).
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