Single-Line Air Activated Brakes; Emergency And Parking Brake - Hardi NAVIGATOR Classic EAGLE 3000 Instruction Book

Single-Line Air Activated Brakes

This system requires a tractor with an air compressor and an air brake system with an outlet for trailer brakes.
Connection to Tractor
1. Flip the snap coupler protection flap away.
2. Connect the snap coupler to the tractor outlet with black colour code.
3. Let the air compressor fill the sprayers air reservoir.
4. Check brake circuit for leaks.
Load Apportioning Valve
If the air hose is disconnected while air is in the air brake tank, the air
pressure will be dumped and the brakes will be fully engaged.
If the sprayer need to be moved, the load apportioning valve must be
set for this purpose.
Remember to reset the handle to brake position afterwards!
Position Tank State Use
1 Relieved Move sprayer with air in the tank and without the air hose(s)
connected to the tractor. Disengages the brakes.
2 Full Use when road driving with full tank.
3 Half full* Use when road driving with tank half full.
4 Empty Use when road driving with empty tank.
*If axle load exceeds 5250 kg, position 2 is required to be used.

Emergency and Parking Brake

The parking brake lever has two function modes, which are determined
by the small pawl (A). To change between the two modes, turn the pawl.
Position Rest Position
1 Rest against the pawl
2 Point away from the pawl
Disengage the Parking Brake
1. Set pawl in position 1.
2. Pull the lever a little forward to release the pawl from the ratchet,
and then push the lever fully backwards.
Engage the Parking Brake
1. Set pawl control clip in position 2.
2. Pull the lever firmly forwards until parking brake is fully engaged.
Emergency Brake
1. Set pawl in position 2.
2. Attach the rope from the hole in top of the hand brake lever to e.g. the tractor top link attaching point (B). If the sprayer
is accidentally unhooked during transport the rope will apply the parking brake before the rope breaks.
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ATTENTION! To ensure safe engagement and to avoid damage to the parking brake, use a rope with an ultimate stress
between 690 and 785 N.
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WARNING! Release the parking brake before driving!
Behavior
Disengage parking brake
Engage parking brake/Emergency brake
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