Checking The Brake System For Correct Function - Still RX20 Series Original Instructions Manual

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Checks and tasks before daily use
Checking the brake system for
correct function
DANGER
Risk of accident in the event of failure of the brake
system!
If the brake system fails, the truck will be insuffici-
ently braked.
– Do not operate the truck if the brake system is
faulty.
Checking the electric brake
DANGER
Risk of accident if the braking effect of the electric
brake is inadequate!
The braking effect of the electric brake may be
insufficient for emergency braking.
– Always actuate the brake pedal (1) for emer-
gency braking.
DANGER
Risk of accident due to excessive speed!
Depending on the charge state of the battery, rege-
nerative braking may be insufficient when driving
downhill, meaning that the maximum permissible
speed of the truck is exceeded.
– Press the brake pedal (1).
If the driving speed is restricted or if the
opposite drive direction is selected, the truck
is braked using the electric brake.
– To actuate this, release the accelerator
pedal (2).
The truck must decelerate and remain station-
ary.
– If the truck does not slow down, press the
brake pedal (1).
Checking the service brake
– Release the parking brake.
– Press the brake pedal (1).
There must be a slight pedal clearance and
then a noticeable brake pressure point.
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