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5.8 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE ____________________________________
The Parking Brake Release Valve is installed below the seat plate, on the right side of
the chassis plate. The Parking Brake Release Valve is used to release the parking
brake when the engine is not in operation
The Parking brake is released with the handwheel (A) turn completely to the right side,
after you release lock wheel (B). Use the hand pump (C) to create enough pressure to
release the brakes (50 to 60 strokes will give 90 seconds of brake release). When
complete rotate the handwheel (A) to the left side completely and lock with wheel (B).
This method of brake release is to recover the vehicle a short distance only.
5.9 TOW VALVE ________________________________________________________
The Tow valve is on the right side of the transmission pump.
1. To push the machine, disengage the parking brake, see section 5.8
2. Turn the screw (A) found on the right side of the left side of the
transmission pump, three complete turns to the left. Set the steering
wheel so that the rear wheels toward the front.
3. After pushing the machine, return the parking brake valve, see section
5.8 to its normal position and screw (A) on the pump to its position for
operation.
5.10 LIGHTING KIT (OPTIONAL)____________________________________________
Lighting Control Stalk
A Push away to turn on the vehicle lights.
B Pull toward to flash of the headlights.
C Move the stalk up to indicate a left turn.
D Move the stalk down to indicate a right turn.
E Push the stalk to use the horn.
NOTE: The Side lights will not operate with the ignition in the OFF position
When the lighting kit is fitted, a brake light function is available. If brake lights are used, rear view mirrors must
be fitted
WARNING
THE FREE WHEEL FACILITY IS FOR RECOVERY PURPOSES ONLY.
Do Not Tow The Machine For More Than A Few Metres Or Allow The Machine To Free Wheel Down
Slopes When You Unload Down Ramps.
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