Bleed Service Brakes

CAUTION: Service brake system operates at high pressure. To avoid the risk of injury to yourself or bystanders, DO NOT attempt to bleed the brake system at the caliper.

1. Extend axles to widest position

2. Fully depress the brake pedal 15-20 times. After releasing pedal each time wait 2 seconds before fully depressing pedal again.

3. Slowly drive machine forward and check service brake operation.

The brake calipers are the lowest point of the system. The brake valve is the highest point. If the system has any air in it, the air will rise to the valve, where it is removed by cycling the brake pedal and pausing. The brake calipers DO NOT have bleed screws.

The service brakes are a full power hydraulic brake system. Hydraulic pressure and flow is applied until the desired pressure setting is reached or the brake pedal is released. This will compress any remaining air in the system and allow it to provide proper braking after bleeding procedure has been performed.