OPERATION 16.2.3 RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE WARNING When releasing the parking brake, stop the machine on a flat surface and check that the surroundings are safe. In emergencies or when the parking brake must be released on a hill, block the tires carefully before releasing the brake. When the parking brake is released, no braking force can be applied. Check that the situation is safe before moving the machine. If the engine will not run, use the following method to release the parking brake and tow the machine. 1. METHOD OF RELEASING THE BRAKE BY USING THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE CANCEL SWITCH If the brake accumulator pressure is high, perform the following steps. 1.
Turn the starting switch to the ON position. 2. Turn the emergency parking brake switch to the CANCEL position. While doing this step, check that the parking brake caution lamp goes out. When the switch is set to the CANCEL position, the alarm buzzer will sound continuously. REMARKS: Normally, keep the switch at the NORMAL position to actuate it. If the brake accumulator pressure is low, the parking brake caution lamp will not go out, or the alarm buzzer will sound with a continuous beep. If this situation happens, follow the instructions in METHOD FOR CANCELING WITH ADJUSTMENT SCREW to release the brake. WA450-3MC 2-86