Check Braking Capacity Of Foot Brake; Check Braking Capacity Of Retarder Brake - Komatsu GALEO HM350-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SERVICE PROCEDURE

CHECK BRAKING CAPACITY OF FOOT BRAKE

If the machine moves, it will lead to serious injury. If machine begins to move during the inspection of braking capacity, lower the
engine speed immediately, set shift lever at N position, and then set parking brake switch at PARKING position.
Check the braking capacity of the foot brake as follows.
1. Stop the machine on flat ground and depress service brake (1).
2. Set shift lever (2) to the D position, gradually raise the engine
speed. If the machine does not move even when the engine
speed reaches 1300 rpm, it is normal.
3. Lower the engine speed, set shifting lever at N position, and
then set parking brake at PARKING position.
If any abnormality is found, ask your Komatsu distributor for
repair.
NOTICE
There is danger of damage inside the transmission, so always do this with the shift lever at the "D" position. Do not use any other
position.

CHECK BRAKING CAPACITY OF RETARDER BRAKE

If the machine moves, it will lead to serious injury. If machine begins to move during the inspection of braking capacity, lower the
engine speed immediately, set shifting lever at N position, and then depress the foot brake.
Check the braking capacity of the retarder brake as follows.
1. Stop the machine on flat ground and pull retarder control lever
(1) fully.
2. Set shift lever (2) to the D position, gradually raise the engine
speed. If the machine does not move even when the engine
speed reaches 1300 rpm, it is normal.
3. Lower the engine speed, set gear shift lever at N position. If
any problem is found, ask your Komatsu distributor for repair.
NOTICE
There is danger of damage inside the transmission, so always do this with the shift lever at the "D" position. Do not use any other
position.
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