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Brake system - inspect fluid level - AP42.10-P-4210SX

MODEL 216, 221 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir
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MODIFICATION NOTES

20.4.10 Remove covering over brake fluid reservoir, added Step 1  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1 Remove cover above brake fluid reservoir (1) If installed  
INSPECT Checking     
2 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1), correct if necessary IMPORTANT The fluid level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks embossed in the brake fluid reservoir (1).
If the brake fluid level is too low, determine the cause and rectify: ↓
Check brake lining thickness.
AP42.10-P-4253A 
    Inspect brake system for leaks with pressure tester. AR42.10-P-0015SX
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01I
3 Install in the reverse order    
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BF42.10-P-1001-01I Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0, 5 ≈0, 5
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
  Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A