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Section 3. Know Your Lift Truck
Parking Brake
Parking Brake
The lift truck is equipped with a Self-Activating Parking Brake (SAPB) system which consists
of an electromagnetic (EM) brake attached to each drive motor. They are controlled by the
traction controller. During normal operation, the EM brakes are disengaged to allow the drive
motors to turn freely. When the truck is stopped, the EM brakes automatically engage and
prevent the drive motors from turning.
If battery power is interrupted while traveling, such as when the emergency disconnect is
depressed, the lift truck comes to a stop and the parking brake is applied. Repeated use of
the parking brake in this manner is considered abuse and will damage the parking brake
system.
CAUTION
Damage to the parking brake will occur if used repeatedly to stop.
The Self-Activating Parking Brake Engages When...
• The lift truck is stopped.
• The operator attempts to leave the seat.
• The emergency disconnect switch is pressed.
• The key switch is turned OFF.
• The battery cable is disconnected from the battery.
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