Trailer Braking Systems; Hydraulic Trailer Brakes - New Holland T7030 Operator's Manual

SECTION 3 - - FIELD OPERATIONS

TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEMS

(where fitted)

HYDRAULIC TRAILER BRAKES

(except Italy)
Hydraulic trailer brakes may be connected into the
hydraulic system via a quick--release coupling (1) at
the rear of the tractor.
NOTE: The position of the trailer brake coupling may
vary slightly from that shown, dependent upon the
type of remote control valves installed.
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If the trailer brake hose is connected into the coupling
the trailer brakes will be automatically applied when
the footbrakes are used to stop the tractor.
IMPORTANT: It is essential that the brake pedals are
locked together to ensure correct operation of trailer
brakes, balanced operation of the tractor brakes and
four wheel braking (four wheel drive tractors only).
WARNING
With the tractor engine off, hydraulic pressure cannot
be applied to the trailer braking system. When
parking the tractor/trailer combination apply the
tractor and trailer parking brakes while the engine is
still running. With the footbrakes locked together
apply the parking brake, stop the engine and
immediately block the wheels. Always lock the brake
pedals together when a hydraulically braked trailer is
attached to the tractor.
NOTE: Always keep the dust- -cap in place when the
trailer brake coupling is not in use. It is a legal
requirement in most countries that trailer brakes may
only be connected to the tractor coupling by means
of a compatible female coupling.
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