2. CONTROLS 2. 5 PARKING BRAKE The loader is equipped with park brakes, located inside the torque motors. The brakes are activated and de- activated by the seat bar, via charge pressure. When the seat bar is in the up position, the brake is activated (Fig. 2.5A). When the seat bar is in the down position, the brake is off (Fig. 2.5B). Seat bar UP (Parking Brake On) The loader has a parking brake indication light to warn that the brake is engaged. (See section 2.1). 2. 6 THROTTLE CONTROL The diesel engine throttle control, is a push / pull / turn to lock, located on the left hand side of the loader next to the steering control lever (Fig.
2.6) Engine start and stop are controlled electrically by the ignition key. Before shutting off the engine, return the throttle control to idle position and allow the engine to cool at least 2 minutes. C4438 Fig. 2.5A Pulling upward, out, will increase engine speed. Turn the handle to lock. Turn the handle to release from position, push down to lower engine speed. Seat bar DOWN (Parking Brake Off) The engine should always be operated at full speed and the loader travel speed controlled with the steering control levers. (See Section 2.8). C4439 Fig.
2.5B Throttle Control To avoid personal injury, lower the lift arms, shut off the engine, raise the seat bar and cycle the lift arm and bucket controls to ensure they are locked. Then, unlatch the seat belt and exit the loader. Do not enter or exit with the engine running unless as specified in this manual or under specific service and backhoe operating procedures. WARNING C3778 Fig. 2.6 14