Operation Section
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WARNING
After pressing the parking brake switch, hold
down the brake pedal to keep the vehicle
stationary until the buzzer sounds three times.
The buzzer sound indicates a complete release
of the parking brake.
Releasing the brake pedal before the buzzer
sounds may cause a move of the vehicle or
damage on the parking brake components.
NOTICE
When the ignition is off, the parking brake always
stays engaged and you cannot release it even using
the parking brake switch.
If the vehicle needs to be towed with the ignition off,
the parking brake has to be released.
For how to tow the vehicle, refer to the Operation
Section.
How to Engage the Parking Brake
1. Hold down the brake pedal to keep the vehicle
stationary.
2. Put the direction control lever in neutral.
3. Press the parking brake switch, which is located
on the right side of the seat.
4. Once it is checked that the parking brake lamp
turns on and the buzzer sounds three times,
release the brake pedal.
WARNING
Never engage the parking brake while the
vehicle is driving, except for when emergency
braking is necessary.
The engagement of the parking brake during the
driving of the vehicle causes a sudden stop,
which can lead to a tipover of the vehicle or a fall
of the load. In addition, this may bring about
mechanical damage on the parking brake and a
consequent loss of its braking force. These
troubles will eventually result in damage on the
vehicle or load and personal injuries.
Be sure to engage the parking brake only when
the vehicle is stationary.
Safety Function
Once the operator leaves the seat for three seconds
with the parking brake released, the parking brake
gets engaged by itself to keep the vehicle from
moving.
At the same time, the transmission automatically
shifts into neutral. The parking brake warning buzzer
then sounds for 10 minutes. You can turn it off by
pushing the parking brake switch.
To release the parking brake while the warning is
sounding, sit on the seat and perform the following
steps:
Procedure
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Put the direction control lever in neutral.
3. Engage the parking brake and then release it
again.
4. The release of the parking brake is indicated by
the three times sounding of the buzzer.
WARNING
If the seat switch is short-circuited, the parking
brake’s safety function will not work.
WARNING
Make sure to check that the parking brake is
normally engaged before getting out of the
vehicle.
Emergency Braking Function
In an emergency where the vehicle should be
stopped, push the parking brake switch for
emergency braking.
WARNING
After an emergency stop, inspect for any
damage on the parking brake and, if necessary,
adjust or repair the parking brake components.
The use of the parking brake for emergency
braking can cause an abnormal wear of the
frictional part or damage on other components.
This problems can lead to a poor braking force
vulnerable to safety accidents.
For how to inspect and adjust the parking brake,
refer to the Maintenance Section.
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