INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS 91 7 - PARKING BRAKE DANGER • The parking brake must be applied whenever the operator leaves the driving position, even if for a short time. • The machine must be positioned with the wheels resting firmly on the ground. If one of the wheels is unstable or is resting on a small obstacle, the machine may move. • Periodically check the functionality of the parking brake. Failure to comply with these instructions may lead to seri- ous accidents or even death. • In case of failure of the hydraulic system, before the recov- ery of the machine release the negative brake installed on the travel hydraulic motors (see “4.7.1.e RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE”).
• The parking brake must be applied whenever the operator leaves the driving position, even if for a short time. • The machine must be positioned with the wheels resting firmly on the ground. If one of the wheels is unstable or is resting on a small obstacle, the machine may move. • Periodically check the functionality of the parking brake. Failure to comply with these instructions may lead to seri- ous accidents or even death. • In case of failure of the hydraulic system, before the recov- ery of the machine release the negative brake installed on the travel hydraulic motors (see “4.7.1.e RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE”).
The braking action is obtained by pressing the switch (1) (LED ON); the release is obtained by pressing the switch again (LED OFF). IMPORTANT IMPORTANT • The parking brake is automatically engaged whenever the engine stops; this is due to the lack of pressure in the hy- draulic system. • Every time the engine is started or restarted, it is neces- sary to release the parking brake before moving the ma- chine. 8 - EQUIPMENT CONTROL LOCKING LEVER (IF INSTALLED) DANGER • When travelling on roads, always lock the equipment con- trol. • When travelling on roads, always lock the equipment con- trol. When shifted to the lock position, the lever inhibits the equipment control.
Before travelling on roads, always lock the equipment control. The positions of use of the lever are those indicated in the figures.