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Personal injury could result from the sudden stop of the machine. The parking brake is automatically engaged when brake oil pressure drops below an adequate operating pressure. |
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If the machine loses brake oil pressure, the action light (1) and the alert indicator (2) will flash. The action alarm will sound and a message will appear in message area (4). Loss of brake oil pressure will cause the parking brake to automatically engage. Anticipate a sudden stop.
Correct the cause for the loss of brake oil pressure.
Driving Through the Parking Brake
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Driving the machine through the parking brakes for an extended period can cause severe damage to the braking system. Inspect the parking brake system and make any necessary repairs before returning the machine to operation. |
You have the ability to drive through the parking brake in order to move the machine to a safe location. In order to drive the machine through the parking brake, follow these steps:
- Move the transmission control to the NEUTRAL position.
- Push the parking brake knob (3) inward.
- Continue to push the parking brake knob (3) inward and shift the transmission control into the FORWARD position or the REVERSE position.
Note: "1F" and "1R" are the only gears that are available to drive through the parking brake. Although Other gears are selectable, the other gears will not provide the drive through capabilities.
- Continue to push the parking brake knob (3) inward. Increase the engine speed and move the machine to a safe location.
Note: Machine movement will be jerky since the power train is fighting the parking brake.
Note: A Warning Category 3 will activate during machine movement. The event will be logged, but the alarm should deactivate once the transmission is returned to the NEUTRAL position.
- Shift the transmission control into the NEUTRAL position in order to stop the machine.
- Before you return the machine to operation, inspect the brake system and make any necessary repairs.