700- Pneumatic Gearshift and Pedals
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Image 21: Centre Console with Button to Disengage Pedal Unit and Main Switch to Activate
Compressor
The compressed air is taken from the compressor for the gearshift. If the car is
not used for a long time, the compressed air reservoir will be empty. In this
case, the MAIN switch in the centre console must be switch on. The compressor
will start to run. As soon as it switches off automatically, there is sufficient
pressure stored in the reservoir to disengage the pedal unit.
The pneumatic valve takes the form of a button in the centre console. This
means that as long as the button is depressed the pedal unit disengages.
A gas pressure cylinder moves the sledge automatically to the rear towards the
driver, who can then move the sledge forwards by pushing the cover below the
throttle pedal plate with the heel of their right foot.