INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 6 - PARKING BRAKE q The parking brake must be applied whenever it is necessary to leave the driving position, even if temporarily. q The machine must be parked with the rear wheels firmly resting on a flat surface. If one of the rear wheels is unstable or rests on a small obstacle, the machine may move. q Periodically check the brake efficiency. Non-compliance with these rules may cause serious accidents or even death. q The parking brake must be released if the machine breaks down and it is necessary to remove it.
Braking is obtained by pulling the lever completely upwards, until the safety device is coupled; release is obtained by pressing the lower safety device while releasing the lever, which automatically returns downward. q The warning light 4 on the front instrument panel (see "3.3.1 pos. 4 - PARKING BRAKE WARNING LIGHT") signals that the parking brake is applied. q In order to ensure safety, when the parking brake is applied the functions of the reverse gear lever are inhibited (see "3.3.6 pos. 1 - REVERSE GEAR LEVER"). 98 CAUTION CAUTION