Greasing The Brake Rods; Checking Brake Linings; Fig. 40 Checking The Brake Lining Thickness - KAESER M43 Service Manual

10.5.4
Material
Precondition
10.5.5
Material
Precondition
Fig. 40
No.: 9_9432 02 E
10 Maintenance
10.5 Chassis
Checking the overrun damper
1. Loosen the transfer cable one side.
2. Press in the damper against its damping force.
Have the damper replaced by a specialist workshop if:
■ There is little resistance to pushing in,
■ Air has entered the device,
■ There is little resistance to pulling out the shock absorber.
■ Oil leaks out.

Greasing the brake rods

Grease the brake rods when necessary (stiff movement) but at least annually.
Lithium enriched multi-purpose grease
Non-corroding oil
Cleaning rags
The machine is shut down.
The machine is disconnected from the towing vehicle and safely parked.
➤ Greasing the brake rods

Checking brake linings

A visual check can be made through the inspection hole in the brake anchor plate.
Screwdriver
Torch
The machine is shut down.
The machine is disconnected from the towing vehicle and safely parked.
Checking the brake lining thickness
Inspection hole
1
Brake linings
2
1. Remove the plug from the inspection hole.
2. With the aid of a torch, check the brake lining thickness.
Have the brake linings replaced by a specialist workshop if they are less than 2 mm thick.
3. Replace the plug in the inspection hole.
Service Manual Screw Compressor
M43
101