Cleaning, maintenance and repairs
Centaur BAG 0070.1 12.08
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11.9.4
Hydraulic component of brake system
11.9.4.1 Checking the brake fluid level
Check brake fluid level:
The equalising tank (Fig. 61) is filled in
accordance with DOT 4 up to the "max."
marking with brake fluid.
The brake fluid must be between the marks
"max." and "min.".
If any brake fluid is lost, visit a
specialist workshop!
Fig. 61
11.9.4.2 Brake
fluid
When handling brake fluid observe the following:
Brake fluid is corrosive and must therefore not come into contact
with the paint on the machine. If necessary, wipe it off
immediately and wash it off with plenty of water.
Brake fluid is hygroscopic, i.e. it absorbs moisture from the air.
Therefore store the brake fluid only in closed containers.
Brake fluid that has already been used in the braking system
must not be reused.
Even when venting the braking system, use only new brake fluid.
The requirements made of brake fluid are subject to the standard
SAE J 1703 or the American safety statutes DOT 3 and DOT 4.
Use only brake fluids in compliance with DOT 4.
Brake fluid must never come into contact with mineral oil. Even small
traces of mineral oil will render brake fluid unusable or cause a failure
of the braking system. Plugs and collars on the braking system will be
damaged, if they come into contact with agents that contain mineral
oil. For cleaning purposes do not use any wiping cloths that contain
mineral oils.
WARNING
Under no circumstances may drained brake fluid be reused.
Under no circumstances may drained brake fluid be poured
away or put in the household waste, but must be collected
separately from used oil and disposed of via authorised waste
disposal companies.
