Using The Emergency Brake Lever - Valtra T144 Operator's Manual

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1. Emergency brake button
1. Press the emergency brake button to start braking.
The emergency brake button uses maximal braking power.
Message "SECONDARY BRAKE!" is shown on the instrument panel display.
2. Release the emergency brake button to stop braking.
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Using the emergency brake lever

Use the emergency brake lever only in emergency situations if braking with brake
pedals is not possible.
WARNING: Turning the ignition switch to
be used as an emergency brake. The emergency brake operates only
when the power is switched on.
WARNING: Using the emergency brake releases traction.
WARNING: Using emergency brake in slippery conditions can
result in skidding and loss of control. Release the emergency
brake immediately when there is danger of wheels locking up.
Release the emergency brake only if you can do it safely.
WARNING: Emergency brake uses the parking brake which is not
designed for continuous use. The parking brake can become
faulty.
WARNING: Message "SECONDARY BRAKE FAULT!" is shown
on the instrument panel display if there is a fault in the emergency
brake system. Emergency brake is not in use.
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3. Operation