MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Adjusting basic position of foot brake lever
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Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake can
fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.
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Disconnect spring
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Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the foot
brake cylinder piston bracket and check free play
Guideline
Free play at foot brake lever
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If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Reconnect spring
301803-10
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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p. 98)
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