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Braking
Braking
Braking
Know the Hazards
SERVICE BRAKE
Your truck will be equipped with either one or two
service brake pedals. The further you push the brake,
the sooner the truck will stop. Use the brake in an
emergency, on ramps, or in busy areas.
SINGLE BRAKE PEDAL
The large pedal is the inching/brake pedal. Push
the pedal all the way down for full braking. Partially
depressing the pedal while applying the accelerator
will give you controlled slower speed, or “inching”.
Caution:
On an incline the truck may roll before drive
engages.
2 PEDAL OPTION
The smaller left pedal is the inching/brake pedal. Push
the pedal all the way down for full braking. Partially
depressing the pedal while applying the accelerator
will give you controlled slower travel, or “inching”.
The large center pedal provides full braking only.
When fully depressed, both pedals provide the same
degree of braking.
Note:
With either pedal option, you must use full
engine speed (with the inching/brake pedal applied)
to obtain maximum performance for any hydraulic
operation.
MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK
Test the brakes on your truck at the start of each shift.
Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working.
If the stopping distance is too long for you to stop
safely, don't drive the truck. Apply the parking brake
and report any problem to your supervisor.
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
Move the parking brake lever toward the seat to apply
the parking brake.
Squeeze the parking brake lever and move it away
from the seat to release the parking brake.
Before you leave your truck, always put the parking
brake on and make sure the truck does not move. The
alarm will sound if the brake is not applied.
POWER PARKING BRAKE ON
Press the end of the parking brake rocker switch
nearest the seat to apply the parking brake.
Before you leave your truck, always put the parking
brake on and make sure the truck does not move. The
alarm will sound if the brake is not applied.
POWER PARKING BRAKE OFF
Press the end of the parking brake rocker switch away
from the seat to release the parking brake.
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