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BRAKING
PARKING
BRAKE
The parking brake
is
operated by
hand
lever
action. By pulling back on the lever, you activate and
set the
brake. Push-
ing forward will release the
brake.
The brake is adjustable for
braking
pressure
by
rotating
the
knob on
the
end of
the
handle
lever.
A
clockwise
direction is used
to
increase
the
brake holding
pressure
and
counter
clockwise
to
reduce
the
pressure.
l.
FOOT BRAKE
The
foot brake is power assisted and
should be
applied with a
steady
and
firm
downward
pressure.
If the power assist
should
fail,
the
brakes
will still operate
mechanically but
will require
increased foot
pressure. Always
anticipate that
you
may
have to
stop
unexpectedly--BE
PREPARED!
Speed should always
be
adjusted
to allow
for a safe and controlled
stop.
Adjust your
speed
based on
the
surface condi-
tions,
the space
available
for stopping
and
the
weight of
the
load
being
moved
.
A VOID
SUDDEN STOPS!
CAUTION:
IF DRIVING ON WET OR SLIPPERY SURFACES--LOWER
SPEED
AND ALLOW
FOR
MORE
STOP-
PING DISTANCE. DO NOT SPIN THE WHEELS WHEN
STARTING
UP AS THIS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO
THE DRIVE
MECHANISMS.
PARKING
Every
time
you park,
apply
the
hand
brake,
turn
the
ignition
switch
to "OFF"
and
return the
transmission shift lever
to
neutral or
park
position.
MOVING LOADS
Maximum capacity
towing
or pushing of
loads
shall be done with the transmission selector
lever
in
l(first)
or REV
(reverse) gears.
CAUTION: PUSHING OR
TOWING
MAXIMUM LOADS IN D (drive) CAN
CAUSE
TRANSMISSION FAILURE!
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