Cleaning, maintenance and repairs
12.5.8
Hydraulic braking system
12.5.8.1 Checking the brake fluid level
The equalising tank (Fig. 213) is filled in accord-
ance with DOT 4 up to the "max." marking with
brake fluid.
The brake fluid must be between the marks
"max." and "min.".
Fig. 213
If any brake fluid is lost, visit a
specialist workshop!
12.5.8.2 Changing the brake fluid (workshop)
If possible, change the brake fluid after the winter.
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.
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 immedi-
ately 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.
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