3-50 BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b330.fm
3 Operation
3.29 Parking brake
Notice on the parking brake
The machine is braked electrically/hydraulically with the parking brake by means of switch
71, a brake valve and the brake discs in the front axle wheel motors.
Switch 71 is located on the switch console on the right.
A starting interlock prevents the machine from starting with the parking brake
applied. The drive is interrupted!
The diesel engine cannot be started unless the brake is applied!
Applying the parking brake
During machine travel, apply the parking brake only in an emergency.
The brake lights (option) do not illuminate in this case!
☞In normal operation use only the brake/inching pedal as a service brake
Applying the parking brake
☞Press switch 71 to position B
➥Indicator light 39 on the indicating instrument illuminates
➥The engine can be started
Applying the parking brake during machine travel interrupts the drive, but the
selection of the travel direction does not change.
• Before starting the diesel engine, set the travelling drive to neutral position in
control lever 11 –seeChanging direction (forward/reverse) on page 3-51
Releasing the parking brake
☞Press switch 71 to position A
➥Indicator light 39 on the indicating instrument goes out
☞Secure the machine with chocks to prevent it from rolling
P
B
A
71
Fig. 68 : Parking brake
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