Mechanical Releasing Of The Parking Brake - Volvo 9700 US/CAN Driver's Handbook Manual

106 If Something Happens

Mechanical Releasing of the Parking Brake

1 By blocking the wheels, make sure that
the bus will not start rolling after releasing
the parking brake.
2 On both drive shaft brake cylinders there
are release bolts. Screw them out until
a red plastic button appears out from
the center of the bolt. The brakes are
then released. This requires around 45
rotations. Use the designated spanner
from the toolkit or the sleeve and locking
handle.
3 The bus can now be towed. Towing should
be performed using a properly equipped
tow vehicle that can reach the front axle,
since the bus is now completely without
brakes.
Note: Do not forget to reset the bolts to their
original position and attach the plastic cover
after towing has been completed.
DANGER
Chock the wheels to prevent the bus from
moving when releasing the parking brake.
Failure to do so may result in serious
personal injury or death.
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