SERVICING AND INSPECTION
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WL50
Servicing the brakes10.7. 8
The hydrostatic drive is used as an operating brake and
operates equally without wear resistance on all four wheels.
In addition, the loader has a foot brake and parking brake.
The foot brake and parking brake consists of a hub brake on
the differential. The parking brake is actuated via a bowden
cable, by means of the handbrake lever. The foot brake
is activated hydraulically via brake lines and main brake
cylinders by means of the braking-inching pedal.
WARNING
Personal injury hazard.
The service and parking brakes are essential for
safe operation of the wheel loader. Loss of control
is hazardous to the operator as well as other people
on the work site or public roads.
Always check brake performance at the start
►
of each work shift and stay alert to changes
in response or capacity. A loss in response or
capacity must be corrected.
Stop the wheel loader in a safe place and low- ►
er the loader lift arms and attachment to the
ground.
Stop the engine and notify the supervisor or a ►
technician to diagnose the brake system and
make any needed repairs before resuming
work.
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