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BRAKE SYSTEM
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601365-10
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Add brake fluid to level
A
.
Guideline
Measurement of
A
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position cover
2
with membrane
3
.
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Mount and tighten screws
1
.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
12.8
Checking the free travel of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
601319-11
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Detach the spring from the foot brake lever.
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Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to
the foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel at the foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake lever.
x
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Attach the spring to the foot brake lever.
12.9
Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever
x
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
601319-10
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Loosen nut
1
and use screw
2
to adjust free travel
A
.
Guideline
Free travel at the foot brake lever
3… 5 mm (0.12… 0.2 in)
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Hold screw
2
and tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)