Use and Care Manual

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Testing the Brake System
Prerequisites
15° slope
When
Every 500 hours of service or yearly
Precaution
Use this test to determine if the parking brake is functioning on the specified slope.
This test is not intended to measure the maximum brake holding effort.
Procedure
Follow the procedure below to test the braking system.
1. Position the machine on a 15° slope as shown.
2. With the engine running, place the throttle control into the LOW IDLE position and the
forward/reverse control lever in the NEUTRAL position.
3. Engage the parking brake. The machine should not move.
If the machine moves, consult our service.