8 | Components description
108 DOCMA0000006‐UK ﴾ENG﴿ ‐ Samson FPT 3A
To engage the parking brake, press the switch to "1" (fig.
1504541).
1504541
Theparkingbrakeproperlyengagedisindicatedbythelighting
oftheswitchandthewarninglightontheinstrumentpanelof
thevehicle(fig.1504542).
Withtheparkingbrakeengaged,themachinecannotmove;the
hydrostatic transmission is switched off and the wheels are
braked.
150454-2
150454-3
The parking brake must be engaged:
– Everytimetheoperatorleavethemachine,evenincaseofmomentarystop
– Wheneverthemachineoperatesfromastandstillevenwithoutriggersdown(ifany)
Thebrakeengagesautomaticallywhentheengineisstopped.
WARNING
Unauthorized modification of axle ratios, the weight of the machine, the size of the wheels and tires can
affect the efficiency of the parking brake.
NOTICE
To verify the efficiency of the parking brake contact a DIECI authorized workshop.
DANGER
RISKS: In case of failure of the parking brake do not use the vehicle.
If the warning light (fig. 150454-3) turns on intermittently, it indicates a low brake fluid level.
If the warning light (fig. 150454-3) turns on in a fixed way, the parking brake is stuck or damaged.
Do not use the vehicle until the problem has been solved. Contact a Dieci service center.