Hydraulic Brake System - Check Fluid Level, Correct If Necessary - AP42.50-P-4210G

Model 460, 461 

Model 463 

up to model year 2019 

Shown on MODEL 460, MODEL 461 up to October 97 

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Shown on MODEL 461 as of October 97, MODEL 463 up to December 2000 

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Shown on model 461.302 

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Shown on model 463 as of December 2000 

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Shown on MODEL 463.248 with code (979) Special protection version 

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	Check
	Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid	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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1	Open engine hood
2	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1)
	General brake fluid		BB00.40-P-0330-01A
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)	The fluid level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings on the brake fluid reservoir (1).	BB00.40-P-0331-00A
		Brake fluid If the fluid level is too low: ↓ Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order. If the fluid level is too high: ↓ Extract brake fluid until the fluid level is at the "MAX" mark.	*BF42.10-P-1001-01B
3	Check leaktightness of brake system
	Test brake system with pressure tester for leaks	Model 460, 461 Disk brakes on front axle Model 463 (except 463.270/271) up to model year 2013 except code 979 (Special protection MB Guard) Disk brakes on front axle	AR42.10-P-0015GG
	Test brake system with pressure tester for leaks	Model 463.270/271 up to model year 2019	AR42.10-P-0015GX
	Inspect braking system for proper operation and leaks	Model 463.236/248 up to model year 2019 with code 979 (Special protection MB Guard) With loss of brake fluid, i.e. with fluid level below "MIN": ↓ Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.	AR42.10-P-0014GS