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Personal injury can result if the machine moves while testing. If the machine begins to move during test, reduce the engine speed immediately and engage the parking brake. |
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Sudden movement of the machine or release of oil under pressure can cause injury to persons on or near the machine. To prevent possible injury, perform the procedure that follows before testing and adjusting the brake system. |
The purpose of the Service Test is to provide the operator a way to test the Service Brake. The left light position is for the Service Brake Test.
Test the brakes on a dry, level surface. Make sure that the area around the machine is clear. Move the machine away from other operating machines and away from personnel.
Make sure that the steering frame lock link is in the stored position.
Fasten the seat belt before you test the brakes.
Before performing this test, the following criteria must be met:
- The hydraulic oil needs to be at normal operating temperature
- The light for the Service Brake Test must be on
- The machine must not be moving
- Depress the left brake pedal at least 95 percent
- The parking brake must be disabled
- Engine speed must be greater than 1700 rpm
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(1) Service test button
(2) Service Brake Indicator | |
Press the Test button (1) to cycle between the Service Tests. The left position (2) is for the Service Brake. Press and hold the button after the left position has been selected. While the Service Brake test is active, the light (2) will blink.
- Press and hold the button (1) for 2 seconds.
- Shift the transmission selector to FORWARD or REVERSE.
- The machine must not move.
- If the machine moves, repair the service brake before putting the machine into service.