Itm ITM 800, Operating Instructions Book Manual

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Maintenance and adjustment
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mediately with copious quantities of
water and then seek medical advice.
7. In the event of skin contact, thor-
oughly wash the affected parts,
remove any contaminated clothing,
apply a conditioning cream if the
skin has a tendency towards dry-
ness.
8. If swallowed, do not induce vomit-
ing. Seek medical advice. Show label
or container.
9. Keep brake system mineral oil clean,
contamination with dust or other
materials may result in brake fail-
ure or costly repair.
10.Mineral brake oil is NOT COMPATIBLE
with rubber components of other
brake systems.
* Only use MINERAL based brake fluid
to the approved standard. (See page 56 )
To check the brake fluid reservoir level
(Fig. 37), remove the instrument panel
right hand side cover. The brake fluid level
in the reservoir must be kept to the ‘max’
mark. Never allow the level to fall below
the ‘min’ marks.
Fig. 37:
Approved brake fluid
Change the brake fluid every 2000
hours or two years which ever comes
first.
Check the condition of the brake
pipes every 2000 hours or two years
which ever comes first.
Use ITMCO Dealer advised brake fluid.
Have ITMCO Dealer change the brake fluid,
inspect, and change if necessary the flex-
ible and/or steel brake pipes.
Foot brake and parking brake ad-
justment (Figs. 38)
Check the brake adjustment every
250 hours.
Fig. 38:
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2
To adjust the brakes:
1. Place blocks under the wheels.
2. Release the parking brake.
3. Unlatch the brake pedals.
4. If adjustment is necessary, turn the
adjuster nut (1) on the left hand rear
axle brake actuating lever clockwise
to reduce travel and anti-clockwise to
increase travel.
5. Having adjusted the left hand pedal,