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0005
STOPPING AND PARKING MACHINE CONTINUED
WARNING
The parking brake must not be used to slow the machine from traveling speed, except in an
emergency. Whenever the parking brake has been used in an emergency, the parking brake pads
must be replaced. Contact Field Maintenance and inform them the parking brake has been used to
perform an emergency stop. Do not use the machine until new pads have been fitted. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Do not dismount a moving machine. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury or death to
personnel.
Never leave operator compartment without engaging parking brake. Failure to follow this warning
may result in injury or death to personnel.
2.
Pull the parking brake button (Figure 11, Item 3) fully out. Ensure the parking brake indicator lights up. Release the brake
pedal.
Figure 11. Parking Brake Button
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3.
Set the gear selection column switch to Neutral (WP 0004). Ensure the lever is in its detent position and apply the neutral
lock.
4.
Front bucket:
a.
If the bucket is in the road transport mode with the travel securing struts in place, the machine can be parked without
any other action being taken.
b.
Otherwise, lower the bucket flat to the ground (WP 0004).
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