MAINTENANCE PLAN 4.7.1.h CHECKING THE BRAKING EFFICIENCY 2 1 RWA13970 RWA35020 172 IMPORTANT • During running-in, check the braking efficiency after the first 100 hours of operation. • Carry out the check with the machine positioned on firm and flat ground, making sure that there are no persons or obstacles in the vicinity. This check must be carried out after setting the work equipment in the travel or transport position and engaging all the safety locks. 1 - Connect the brake pedals (2) with the pin (1). 2 - Release the parking brake and start the engine (See “3.6.2 STARTING THE ENGINE”). 3 - Engage the 2nd gear and the forward gear. 4 - Accelerate until reaching the maximum speed.
5 - Press the brake pedals. The machine must brake smoothly on a straight line and the tension of the pedals must be con- stant. Otherwise, contact your Komatsu Utility DealerI.