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General safety instructions
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BAG0051.5 02.14
2.16.5 Brake system
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Only specialist workshops or recognised brake services can
carry out adjustment and repair work on the brake system.
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Have the brake system thoroughly checked regularly.
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If there are any malfunctions, stop the tractor immediately using
the brake system. Have the malfunction rectified immediately.
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Before performing any work on the brake system, park the ma-
chine safely and secure the machine against unintentional lower-
ing or rolling (wheel chocks).

Be particularly careful when carrying out any welding, torch cut-
ting or drilling work in the area of the brake lines.
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Always carry out a braking test after any adjusting or repair work
on the brake system.
Pneumatic braking system

Before coupling the machine, clean any dirt from the sealing
rings on the hose couplings of the supply and brake line.
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Only move off with the machine connected when the pressure
gauge on the tractor shows 5.0 bar.
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Drain the air reservoir every day.
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Before driving without the machine, lock the hose couplings on
the tractor.

Hang the hose couplings of the machine supply and brake lines
in the appropriate empty couplings.
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When filling up or replacing the brake fluid, use the prescribed
fluid. When replacing the brake fluid, comply with the appropriate
regulations.
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Do not make any changes to the specified settings on the brake
valves.
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Replace the air reservoir if:
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The air reservoir can be moved in the tensioning belts
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The air reservoir is damaged
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The rating plate on the air reservoir is rusty, loose or miss-
ing.
Hydraulic brake system for export machines
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Hydraulic brake systems are prohibited in Germany.
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When filling up or replacing the brake fluid, use the prescribed
hydraulic fluids. When replacing the hydraulic fluids, comply with
the appropriate regulations.