The following points must be observed:
■ Carry out the adjustment procedure on all wheel brakes, one after the other.
■ During adjustment, turn the wheel in the 'forward' direction only.
Material Screwdriver
Torch
Lithium-enriched multi-purpose grease
Precondition The machine is switched off.
1. Jack up the machine and lower it onto supports.
2. Release the parking brake and completely pull out the overrun braking mechanism.
The brake cables are not tensioned.
10.8.3.1 Checking the brake system settings
1. Pull up the parking brake to first notch.
2. Turn the wheels in the forward direction.
3. Check that there is the same braking resistance on both wheels.
Adjust the braking system if the resistance is not the same.
4. Release the parking brake.
10.8.3.2 Checking wheel brake lining wear
Fig. 79 Checking the brake lining thickness
1
Inspection hole
2
Brake linings
1. Remove the plug from the inspection hole.
2. With the aid of a torch, check the brake lining thickness.
Have the brake linings replaced by a specialist workshop if they are less than 2 mm thick.
3. Replace the plug in the inspection hole.
10.8.3.3 Brake system adjustment
There is an arrow pressed into the brake back plate near the adjustment hole.
■ Turning in the direction of the arrow increases brake force.
■ Turning in the opposite direction to the arrow releases brake force.
10 Maintenance
10.8 Chassis
No.: 9_9425 01 E
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M170 SIGMA CONTROL MOBIL
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