27Expert(t) 2000
TM
Operator Manual
Temporary
Handbrake
The temporary handbrake sets the
temporary brake on and off and shifts
the transmission into either Neutral or
Drive by switching on and off the
Auto-Neutral system. It is mainly used
for stops of short duration where you
work no farther than ten feet from the
Expert(t) 2000
TM
, such as the regular
and repetitive stops you do when
door-to-door refuse collection. This
brake is in the form of a toggle switch
located near the right-hand side door
and must be applied only when you
have used the brake pedal to bring the
vehicle to a full stop. For longer stops,
use the parking brake.
Figure 13. Temporary handbrake
Temporary
handbrake
CAUTION
DO NOT LEAVE THE VEHICLE
BEFORE IT HAS COME TO A FULL
STOP
AND EITHER THE
TEMPORARY
HANDBRAKE AND/OR
THE PARKING BRAKE HAS BEEN
APPLIED
. IF THE VEHICLE IS ON A
SLOPE
OR IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO
GO FARTHER THAN TEN (10)
FEET AWAY FROM IT, LABRIE
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP
RECOMMENDS ENGAGING BOTH
BRAKE
SYSTEMS FOR
ADDITIONAL SAFETY.