Park Brake Release Valve; Free Wheel - Ransomes HR380 Manual

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6.15 PARK BRAKE RELEASE VALVE_________________________________________

The Park Brake Release Valve is situated under the seat plate, on the
right hand chassis plate. It is used to release the parking brake when the
engine is not running
To release the Parking Brake,
• Unscrew Lock wheel (B) by rotating counterclockwise.
• Rotate Handwheel (A) clockwise until resistance is felt.
• Using the Hand pump (C), create sufficient pressure to release the
brakes (50 to 60 strokes should give 90 seconds of brake release).
• When complete rotate Handwheel (A) counter-clockwise 3 turns and
lock using Lockwheel (B).

6.16 FREE WHEEL ________________________________________________________

To push the machine, disengage the Park Brake, (see section 6.15)
• Turn screw (A) located on the left hand side of the transmission
pump 1 turn counterclockwise. Set the steering wheel so that the
rear wheels are pointing straight ahead.
• After pushing the machine, return the Park Brake valve, (see sec-
tion 6.15) to its normal position and screw (A) on the pump to its
operating position.
THE FREE WHEEL FACILITY IS FOR RECOVERY PURPOSES ONLY.
DO NOT TOW THE MACHINE FOR MORE THAN A FEW METRES, OR ALLOW THE MACHINE TO FREE
WHEEL DOWN SLOPES EVEN WHEN UNLOADING DOWN RAMPS.
WARNING
CONTROLS 6
C
A
B
A
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