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Checking the Foot Brake Fluid Level
! WARNING
Faulty brakes can kill. If you have to add oil to the brake
reservoir regularly get the brake system checked by your
JCB Dealer. Do not use the machine until the fault has
been put right.
2-3-2-5
1 Park the machine on firm level ground, engage the
parking brake and set the transmission to neutral. Raise
and block the loader arms. Lower the backhoe to the
ground and stop the engine.
2 Remove the reservoir cap A and check the level. The
MAX and MIN marks are marked on the side of the
reservoir B. If necessary, add fluid as in Step 3.
If the level has fallen below the MIN mark, get the
system checked by your JCB Dealer.
! WARNING
Using incorrect brake fluid could damage the system.
See Service Capacities and Lubricants in MAINTENANCE
Section. The fluid can harm your skin. Wear rubber
gloves. Cover cuts and grazes.
4-3-2-3
3 If required, carefully pour the recommended fluid (DO
NOT USE ORDINARY BRAKE FLUID) until it reaches
the correct level.
4 Refit the reservoir cap. Wipe up any spillage.
Parking Brake Adjustment
1 Disengage the parking brake (lever horizontal).
2 Turn handle grip E clockwise, half a turn.
3 Test the parking brake, refer to Section G Service
Procedures, Parking Brake - Testing.
4 If the brake fails the test, repeat steps 1, 2 and 3. If
there is no more adjustment and pin F is at the end of
its travel get the brake checked by your JCB Dealer.
Section 3 Routine Maintenance
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