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Operation RD12A/12K
6.18 Using the Manual Parking Brake
Background To hold the machine in a stopped position (parked), there is a mechanical parking
brake on the rear drum. The engine automatically shuts off if the operator leaves
the seat when the drive control lever is not in neutral, but the parking brake must be
applied manually.
Engaging and
releasing
To apply the parking brake, pull the brake lever (a) up until the brake pad engages
the rear drum. Always apply the parking brake before leaving the machine. To
release the parking brake, lower the brake lever. The forward/reverse control
should be in the NEUTRAL position when the parking brake is released.
The parking brake is connected to the brake pads and can be adjusted by turning
the knob on the end of the handle. See section Parking Brake Adjustment.
Emergency
use
NOTICE: Under normal operating conditions, do not use the parking brake when
the machine is moving. Using the parking brake while the machine is moving may
cause excess wear on the brake.
Only use the parking brake to stop the machine when the machine is moving
during an emergency condition. For example:
■ During failure of the main hydraulic braking system (no braking action when the
forward/reverse control is moved to the neutral position)
■ In a runaway condition traveling down a slope
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