Wacker Neuson WL 30, Operator'S Manual

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SE RvICINg A ND INSPEC TION
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10.7.9 Servicing the brakes
WARNING
Personal injury hazard.
The service and parking brakes are essential for
safe operation of the wheel loader. Loss of control
is hazardous to the operator as well as other people
on the work site or public roads.
► Always check brake performance at the start
of each work shift and stay alert to changes
in response or capacity. A loss in response or
capacity must be corrected.
► Stop the wheel loader in a safe place and low-
er the loader lift arms and attachment to the
ground.
► Stop the engine and notify the supervisor or a
technician to diagnose the brake system and
make any needed repairs before resuming work.
Checking the brake fluid level / adding brake fluid
WARNING
Health hazard.
Brake fluid can be absorbed into the skin or cause
infections.
► Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
► Wear protective gloves and eye protection.
Using the wrong brake fluid damages the brake
system.
Only use brake fluid approved by Wacker Neuson
for the braking system (see section 10.6, page 155
»Specifications and fill quantities«).
If you are frequently adding brake fluid between
inspections, then there is a system leak. Do not
work with the loader again until the faults have
been eliminated.
The hydrostatic drive is used as an operating brake and
operates equally without wear resistance on all four wheels.
In addition, the loader has a foot brake and parking brake.
The foot brake and parking brake consists of a hub brake on
the differential. The parking brake is actuated via a bowden
cable, by means of the handbrake lever. The foot brake
is activated hydraulically via brake lines and main brake
cylinders by means of the braking-inching pedal.