Parking Brake Manual Release
Manual Release of the Parking Brake
Perform the following steps in order to release the parking brake before towing the machine.
- Block the tires (1) securely at all locations.
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- Open the engine hood (2) .
- To prevent damage to the propel system, use two wrenches to relieve the spring force on the high pressure relief valves.
- Hold hex nut (3) and (5) in order to prevent turning. Loosen hex nuts (4) and (6) one and one half turns.
Note: Do not turn hex nuts (4) and (6) more than one and one half turns. Damage to the seals may cause leakage from the valves.
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Illustration 2 | g00974559 |
- Attach the tow line to towing eye (7) that is closest to the towing machine.
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Illustration 3 | g00974574 |
- Attach the tow line to the vehicle or the vehicles that will tow the disabled machine.
- Loosen the set screw that is located near the base of the knob.
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Illustration 4 | g00974591 |
- Turn valve (8) clockwise in order to close the valve.
- Move knob (9) in and out in order to release the parking brakes, until firm resistance is felt.
- Slowly tow the disabled machine.
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Be sure all necessary repairs and adjustments have been made before a machine that has been towed to a service area is put back into operation. |
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