SECTION 4 - - LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
OPERATION 7
DRAIN THE AIR RESERVOIR(S)
(AIR OPERATED TRAILER BRAKES
(where fitted)
Every 10 hours or daily , whichever comes first, drain
the air reservoir(s).
Firmly apply the tractor handbrake, block all wheels
and switch off the engine.
All pneumatic trailer braking systems have an air
reservoir located beneath the left hand end of the
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rear axle.
There is a plunger on the base of each reservoir. To
drain a reservoir , move the plunger (1) laterally, in
any direction, and allow air to escape. The reservoirs
will recharge with air when the tractor is restarted.
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