Maintenance
Chassis/safety devices
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BA RD24_RD27 en 04
4.01.04 Checking that the parking brake is working properly
Checking the parking brake when the machine is stationary
Requirement: The driving lever is locked in the 0 position.
Start the diesel engine [1].
To apply the parking brake: Press the parking brake switch [2].
Briefly push the driving lever [3] forwards.
a
The parking brake is working properly if the transmission is disabled
when the parking brake is applied.
After the check: Return the driving lever [3] to the 0 position and
release the parking brake [2].
a
Machine is ready to start.
NOTE
If the parking brake is worn to such an extent that driving off
is possible even when the switch [2] is pressed, the parking
brake must be inspected or replaced. The machine must not be
operated until this has been completed.
Request assistance from customer service.
4.01.05 Checking that the seat contact switch is working properly