Cleaning, maintenance and repairs
90
Centaur BAG 0070.1 12.08
11.9
Axle and brake
For optimum brake performance with a minimum of wear, we
recommend that the brakes on the tractor are balanced with those on
the machine. 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
Repair and adjustment work on the service braking system
should only be carried out by trained specialist personnel.
Special care is required for welding, torch cutting and
drilling work in the vicinity of brake lines.
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:
Pipe lines, hose lines and coupler heads must not be
externally damaged or rusted.
Hinges, e.g. on fork heads, must be properly secured, easy
to move, and not worn out.
Ropes
and
cables
Must be properly run.
May not have any visible cracks.
May not be knotted.
Check the piston stroke on the brake cylinders, and adjust
as necessary.
The air reservoir must not
move around in the tensioning belts.
be
damaged.
show any outward signs of corrosion damage.
