Cleaning, maintenance and repairs
12.4
Axle (running gear / support wheel) and brake
For optimum brake performance with a minimum of wear, we recom-
mend that the brakes on the tractor are balanced with those on the
implement. After the service braking system has been run in for a
suitable period, arrange for the brakes to be balanced by a specialist
workshop.
To avoid problems with the brakes, adjust all vehicles in accordance
with EC Guideline 71/320 EEC.
WARNING
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Repair and adjustment work on the service braking system
should only be carried out by trained specialist personnel.
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Special care is required for welding, torch cutting and drill-
ing work in the vicinity of brake lines.
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Always carry out a braking test after any adjusting or repair
work on the braking system
General visual inspection
WARNING
Carry out a general visual check of the brake system. Observe
and check the following criteria:
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Pipe lines, hose lines and coupler heads must not be exter-
nally damaged or rusted.
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Hinges, e.g. on fork heads, must be properly secured, easy
to move, and not worn out.
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Ropes and cables:
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must be properly run
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may not have any visible cracks
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may not be knotted
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Check the piston stroke on the brake cylinders, and adjust
as necessary.
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The air reservoir may not:
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move around in the tensioning belts
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be damaged
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show any outward signs of corrosion damage
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