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MACHINE CONTROLSMACHINE CONTROLS
BrakingBraking
The dual circuit brake system is applied during normal operation by using theThe dual circuit brake system is applied during normal operation by using the
Service Brake Pedal or, in an emergency, by Service Brake Pedal or, in an emergency, by using the Park/Emergency Brakeusing the Park/Emergency Brake
Control.Control.
A 'Front Brake Accumulator' warning light and a 'Rear Brake Accumulator' warningA 'Front Brake Accumulator' warning light and a 'Rear Brake Accumulator' warning
light are located on the instrument panel. If any of these lights illuminate duringlight are located on the instrument panel. If any of these lights illuminate during
operation, stop the machine, apply the parking brake and do not operate until theoperation, stop the machine, apply the parking brake and do not operate until the
fault is corrected.fault is corrected.
Service BrakeService Brake
This is a floor mounted pedal operated by the This is a floor mounted pedal operated by the right foot. Depress the pedal asright foot. Depress the pedal as
required by speed, load and road conditions to slow or stop the required by speed, load and road conditions to slow or stop the machine. Releasemachine. Release
the pedal as the machine slows until, when stopped, the pedal as the machine slows until, when stopped, the pedal is depressed justthe pedal is depressed just
enough to hold it stationary.enough to hold it stationary.
Park/Emergency BrakePark/Emergency Brake
Pushing the control in will apply the spring operated parking brakes within the rearPushing the control in will apply the spring operated parking brakes within the rear
brake assemblies and the service brakes at all wheels. The parking brake warningbrake assemblies and the service brakes at all wheels. The parking brake warning
light on the instrument panel will illuminate when the control is pushed in. To releaselight on the instrument panel will illuminate when the control is pushed in. To release
the brakes; turn the control clockwise.the brakes; turn the control clockwise.
The Park/Emergency Brake Control should only be used to stop the machine in anThe Park/Emergency Brake Control should only be used to stop the machine in an
emergency, or, for applying the parking brake once the machine has been stopped.emergency, or, for applying the parking brake once the machine has been stopped.
For normal braking the service brake pedal should For normal braking the service brake pedal should be employed.be employed.
WARNINGWARNING
Always apply the parking brake before leaving the operator's seat.Always apply the parking brake before leaving the operator's seat.
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