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OPERATING PROCEDURES
Model TA50RT
Rev. 1 04/99
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3.7.1. BRAKES IN STATIC MODE
For normal parking, the brakes are automatically applied when the joystick controller in the central (neutral)
position. During lift operations, the brakes are automatically applied to the machine.
3.7.2. BRAKES IN DRIVE MODE
The brakes are spring applied when the joystick is in the central (neutral) position and remain applied during
lifting operations. Deceleration is achieved by moving the joystick controller to the central (neutral) position.
3.7.3. EMERGENCY BRAKING
Emergency braking is achieved by operating the EMERGENCY STOP button, or by releasing the footswitch,
or by returning the joystick controller to the central (neutral) position.
3.7. BRAKING SYSTEM
The TA50RT has a single braking system which serves as a parking brake when the machine is static, and
as service brakes when the machine is in drive mode. The brakes are spring applied and hydraulically
released.