Parking brake
Figure 76: Rocker switches on the control console
Pos. Name Description
1 S62 Rocker switch: Parking brake Use the rocker switch (1) to activate the parking brake:
■
Press rocker switch down = parking brake ON
■ Press rocker switch up = parking brake OFF
The vehicle is equipped with a parking brake:
■ Do not apply the parking brake until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
■ Never use the parking brake switch as a normal brake when the vehicle is moving. This could
result in the driver losing control of the vehicle.
■ Only use the parking brake or Emergency OFF switch in emergency situations when abrupt brak-
ing (a sudden stop) is absolutely necessary.
The snow groomer will lose its capacity to brake in the following conditions:
■ The snow groomer has no tracks mounted.
■ The tracks are slack (thus not properly tensioned).
Starting the engine
NOTICE
Tips for engine start
► Before starting in low outside temperatures, switch off all consumers of electrical power.
► Do not press the accelerator pedal when starting.
► Do not attempt to start the engine longer than 30 s without interruption. If the engine does not
start at the first attempt, wait for 120 s before trying again so the batteries can refresh.
► Do not use the pre-heater function more than once.
NOTICE
Risk of engine damage
The turbocharger will be damaged if engine speed exceeds 1000/min before the engine oil pressure
gauge has reached 1,4 bar.
► Never exceed 1000/min when starting the engine.
Snow groomer BISON
Operating and Maintenance Manual
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