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1. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the
parking brakes, and always block the wheels.
Always wear safety glasses.
2. Stop the engine and remove ignition key when
working under or around the vehicle. When
working in the engine compartment, the engine
should be shut off and the ignition key should
be removed. Where circumstances require that
the engine be in operation,
EXTREME
CAUTION should be used to prevent personal
injury resulting from contact with moving,
rotating, leaking, heated or electrically charged
components.
3. Do not attempt to install, remove, disassemble
or assemble a component until you have read
and thoroughly understand the recommended
procedures. Use only the proper tools and
observe all precautions pertaining to use of
those tools.
4. If the work is being performed on the vehicle’s
air brake system, or any auxiliary pressurized
air systems, make certain to drain the air
pressure from all reservoirs before beginning
ANY work on the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with an AD-IS
™
air dryer system or
a dryer reservoir module, be sure to drain the
purge reservoir.
5. Following the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommended procedures, deactivate the
electrical system in a manner that safely
removes all electrical power from the vehicle.
6. Never exceed manufacturer’s recommended
pressures.
7. Never connect or disconnect a hose or line
containing pressure; it may whip. Never remove
a component or plug unless you are certain all
system pressure has been depleted.
8. Use only genuine Bendix
®
replacement parts,
components and kits. Replacement hardware,
tubing, hose, fittings, etc. must be of equivalent
size, type and strength as original equipment
and be designed specifically for such
applications and systems.
9. Components with stripped threads or damaged
parts should be replaced rather than repaired.
Do not attempt repairs requiring machining or
welding unless specifically stated and approved
by the vehicle and component manufacturer.
10. Prior to returning the vehicle to service, make
certain all components and systems are
restored to their proper operating condition.
11. For vehicles with Antilock Traction Control
(ATC), the ATC function must be disabled (ATC
indicator lamp should be ON) prior to
performing any vehicle maintenance where one
or more wheels on a drive axle are lifted off
the ground and moving.
Air Brake System General Precautions
IMPORTANT
The systems presented in this manual are intended for illustrative
purposes only and are not intended to be used for actual vehicle piping.
WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY
OR DEATH:
When working on or around a vehicle, the following general
precautions should be observed at all times.
General Precautions
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