Brake Function Checks - Terex TA35 Operation, Safety, Maintenance Manual

BRAKE FUNCTION CHECKS

In addition to the 'Pre-Operating Checks', the following brake function checks
can be carried out to determine if both the service and emergency brake
systems are functional before operating the vehicle.
WARNING
Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear of personnel and
obstructions before carrying out these checks.
If the vehicle moves during these checks, stop the vehicle,
apply the parking brake and do not operate until the fault is corrected.
Note: The following checks are NOT intended to measure maximum brake holding
ability. If NEW brake pads are fitted, they MUST be burnished as per the
manufacturers recommendations before carrying out the checks.
Service Brake Holding Ability Check
Depress service brake pedal and move transmission gear shift control to Forward
1st. gear. Pull the parking-emergency brake control out to release the brakes.
Depress accelerator control and accelerate engine to 1 350 rev/min. The machine
should not move. Decelerate engine, shift transmission to 'NEUTRAL' and apply the
parking brake before releasing the service brake.
Emergency Brake Holding Ability Check
Push parking-emergency brake control in to apply 'EMERGENCY' brakes and shift
the transmission to Forward 1st. gear. Depress accelerator control and accelerate
engine to 1 350 rev/min. The machine should not move. Decelerate engine and
move gear shift control to 'NEUTRAL'.
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