Komatsu D61EX-24 Operation & Maintenance Manual page 154

OPERATION
PARKING BRAKE LEVER
• When leaving the operator's seat, set the parking brake lever securely to LOCK position (L)
When the parking brake lever is not in LOCK position (L), if the joystick (steering, directional and
gear shift lever) is touched by accident, it may lead to serious personal injury or death.
• If the parking brake lever is not in LOCK position (L) securely, the parking brake may not be locked.
Check that the parking brake lever is under the state in the figure.
• When parking the machine, always set the parking brake lever to LOCK position (L).
• When pulling up or pushing down the parking brake lever, be careful not to touch the joystick
(steering, directional and gear shift lever).
• When the parking brake lever is operated, the brake is applied even in traveling.
Do not operate the parking brake lever in traveling except in emergency, otherwise, machine stops
abruptly and it is dangerous.
The parking brake lever is the lever to control the parking
brake.
Set it to LOCK position (L), and the parking brake is applied.
Position (L)
LOCK
Position (F)
FREE
REMARK
• When setting the parking brake lever to LOCK position, (L) return the joystick (steering, directional and gear
shift lever) to N (NEUTRAL) position.
• When starting the engine, set the parking brake lever to LOCK position (L).
When the parking brake lever is not in LOCK position (L), the limit switch is actuated, and the engine does
not start.
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WARNING
EXPLANATION OF COMPONENTS
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