PART 4: CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS STEERING COLUMN-MOUNTED CONTROLS
(R10/06) Y53-6007 – 21 –
Trailer Brake Hand Valve
02975A
This hand valve provides air pressure to apply the trailer
brakes only. It operates independently of the foot treadle
valve.
NOTE: The trailer brake is not to be used as the
main means of braking. To use this brake fre-
quently instead of using the foot brake will wear
out the trailer brake sooner.
To operate the trailer brake hand valve: pull down on
the lever under the right side of the steering wheel.
See the Index, under Brake Safety and Emergency for
more complete information on when and how to use your
trailer brake
WARNING!
• It is dangerous to use air-applied trailer
brakes for parking or holding a vehicle. Air
system pressure can bleed down and
release the brakes. You could have a vehi
-
cle roll-away resulting in an accident. You or
others could be badly injured. Always apply
the parking brakes for parking or holding
your vehicle on grade.
• Grabbing the trailer brake hand lever
instead of the BrakeSaver lever could lead
to an accident. If you have these levers,
they may be close together on your steering
wheel column. Be sure you get the one you
want. The BrakeSaver lever is bent, while
the trailer parking brake lever is straight.
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