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7 Maintenance
7.14 Braking system
Important safety instructions regarding the brake system
Accident hazard due to malfunctioning brakes!
Damaged brakes can result in serious injury or death.
► Damaged brake lines or hoses must immediately be replaced by an
authorized service center.
► Have the defective functions of the brakes immediately checked by an
authorized service center.
► If the brake fluid levels sink from inspection to inspection, have the
brake system looked at by an authorized service center.
Brakes are crucial to safety. Incorrect maintenance can cause brake
failure.
For safety and technical reasons, as well as for reasons of warranty and
liability, maintenance on the brakes may only be performed by an
authorized service center.
An exception to this is the following work that may be performed by
the operator:
► Daily check of the brake lines.
► Daily inspection of the brake functions.
► Daily check of the level in the brake fluid reservoir
– see "Checking/adding brake fluid" on page 7-75.
Observe the maintenance intervals
– see "Maintenance plan" on page 7-6.
Specifications and fill quantities
– see chapter 7 “Fluids and lubricants” on page 7-14.