MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Adjusting basic position of foot brake lever
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Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to over-
heating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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Disconnect spring
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Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the foot
brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
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If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Reconnect spring
601085-10
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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x
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p. 116)
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