4-48 Inspection, Maintenance and Adjustment
022-00029AE Operation and Maintenance Manual
CHECK BRAKE ACCUMULATOR
Test the brake accumulator for proper precharge of Nitrogen gas
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, apply the parking brake and lower the attachment to the ground.
2.
Run the engine at low idle for five minutes to fill the brake accumulator with oil.
3.
Stop the engine.
4.
Turn the key to the "ON" position.
5.
Count the number of times you can depress the right hand brake pedal before the brake warning light
comes on.
6.
If the number counted is less than five (5) there is some problem with the accumulator. Contact your
nearest loader dealer.
CHECK STEERING, BRAKE, DRIVE SHAFT, ENGINE, AND FUEL SYSTEM
WARNING!
Pressurized Nitrogen gas in brake accumulator may explode causing serious injury or death.
Never service brake accumulator unless trained properly.