Accelerator Pedal; Brake Pedal; Parking Brake - Dennis POINTER Operation Manual

Controls

Accelerator Pedal

The accelerator pedal controls the
engine and bus speed.
Accelerator
Pedal
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Brake Pedal

The brake pedal controls
application of the bus service brake
and integral transmission retarder. Use
of the retarder will increase the service
life of the brake linings and drums.
Light braking applications will utilise the
retarder first with increasing pedal effort
applying both the retarder and service
brakes.
CAUTION
Overheating the brakes may
increase the
required to stop the vehicle.
Footbrake
Pedal

Parking Brake

the The parking brake (handbrake) is
applied by pulling back the lever until it
locks into position.
parking brake, the sleeve on the lever
must first be lifted, then push the lever
fully forward.
It is essential to apply the
parking brake when leaving
the vehicle.
distance
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
To release the
WARNING
ON POSITION
PULL UP
FRONT OF
VEHICLE
OFF POSITION