Safety Section Applying the parking brake puts the transmission in NEUTRAL. The parking brake must be applied when leaving the lift truck and when starting the engine. If the operator leaves the seat without applying the parking brake, an audible alarm will sound. WARNING When leaving machine apply parking brake! Parking brake is not automatically applied. Alarm will sound if parking brake is not applied. WARNING Correct adjustment is necessary to provide adequate braking. See the MAINTENANCE section for adjustment procedures. The lift truck may creep at engine idle and can cause damage, injury or death. Always apply the parking brake when leaving the lift truck.
The parking brake is NOT automatically applied. 9