Wacker Neuson RD24, Instruction Manual

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Operation
Towing the machine
116 BA RD24_RD27 en 04
3.28.03 Releasing spring-operated brake
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N O T E
The spring-operated brake may only be disabled when:
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The engine is defective, or
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The hydraulic system is defective
Putting spring-powered brake out of operation
Loosen the screw [1] at the parking brake valve block and unscrew it
until you feel resistance (approx. 5 turns).
Release the spring-operated brakes by turning the steering wheel to
the left until increased turning power is required.
a
Pretension force of the spring-operated brake is reduced.
a
The parking brake is non-functional.
a
The machine can be towed.
During towing, the spring-operated brakes must be kept open by
repeated releasing with the steering wheel due to interior leaks.
Enable the spring-operated brake again
Screw in screw [1] down to the valve seat at the parking brake valve
block (max. 30 Nm).
a
Parking brake is applied again.
a
The machine can be repaired.
3.28.04 After towing/before repair
Parking machine safely at the location to which it has been towed
Prevent the machine from rolling away with suitable protective
measures (e.g. chocks).
Enable the parking brake again (see "Release spring-operated
brake").
Reconnect the hydrostatic transmission (see "Depressurize the
hydraulic system").
Remove towing tool.
a
Machine safely shut down.
a
The prerequisites for repair are fulfilled.