Parking Brake Release; Release The Parking Brake; Engage The Parking Brake - Upright X26N Service & Parts Manual

7 O
PERATION
P
ARKING
Perform the following only when the machine will not operate under its own power and it is necessary to
move the machine or when winching onto a transport vehicle (see "Transporting the Machine").
W A R N I N G
!
NEVER winch or move the machine faster than 0,3 m/sec. (1 ft./sec.).
NEVER operate the machine with the parking brakes released. Serious injury or damage could result.
DO NOT release the parking brakes if the machine is on a slope.
The parking brakes are integral to the drive motors. Each drive motor has two brake release screws.
Release and engage the parking brakes one wheel at a time. Turn the brake release screws in stages (½
turn at a time) to prevent possible binding of the brake mechanism.
R
ELEASE THE
The front wheel motors each have two
brake release nuts.
IMPORTANT: Turn the nuts alternately in ½
turn increments to insure uniform
adjustment and prevent binding.
1. Chock the rear wheels to prevent the
machine from rolling.
2. Using a 5mm Allen Key, remove the two
G1/8 plugs from the motor body turning
counter-clockwise.
3. Using a 5mm Allen Key turn the inner
G1/8 plug as far as possible in a
clockwise direction.
4. The brake is released.
C A U T I O N
!
To avoid confusion, the outer plugs should not b
E
NGAGE THE
1. Chock the rear wheels to prevent the machine from rolling.
2. Using a 5mm Allen Key turn the inner G1/8 plug as far as possible in the counter-clockwise direction.
3. Fit the two outer G1/8 plugs then, using the 5mm Allen Key, screw in clockwise until tight.
A
F T E R
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm, level surface, preferably under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the key to prevent unauthorized operation.
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B R
RAKE ELEASE
P B
ARKING RAKE
P B
ARKING RAKE
U E D
S E A C H
!
4
1. Motor Mount
e replaced before the braking function is re-instated.
2. Drive Motor
!
A Y
Figure 7: Parking Brake Release
FRONT
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3
3
1
3. G1/8 Plugs
3. Brake Release Nut
4. Wheel
1