Operation
Braking the vehicle 7.1
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Inching with the brake/inching pedal
In the inching range - pedal pressed lightly- the pedal can be used like a
car’s clutch. In this case, the drive system is supplied with less hydraulic
oil.
Braking with the brake/inching pedal
▪ Press the pedal.
ð A firm resistance can be felt after half the pedal travel at the
latest. The brake lights are on.
ð The vehicle brakes.
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Operating the parking brake
CAUTION
Risk of accidents when activating the parking brake while driving!
The parking brake may only be used while driving in an emergency and
when the service brake has failed. Danger of injury.
► In normal operation, use the brake/inching pedal for braking.
► Only activate the parking brake while driving in an emergency.
Fig.82: Operating the parking brake
The vehicle can be secured against unintentional rolling away with the
parking brake.
The parking brake control lever is located to the left of the seat.
Apply the parking brake
▪ Pull the lever in the direction of the arrow.
ð Lever engages - control light
lights up in the display.
ð Parking brake is applied.
Drive interlock
When the parking brake is applied, the vehicle's drive system is deactiv-
ated. This is indicated by the control light
illuminating.
When the parking brake is applied and the drive direction is switched on,
the symbol
or in the display flashes.
When the parking brake is released, the control light
goes out and the
drive system is active again - driving is possible again.
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