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Operator’s Manual
Self-propelled sprayer ATOM
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3.4
BRAKING SYSTEMS
The braking systems installed on the machine are the following:
Hydrostatic brake: by moving the joystick to neutral position, the machine will stop immediately.
Emergency pedal brake: by pushing the pedal, the emergency brake is activated; this brake can be oil
immerged discs type or mechanical type (joystick must be in neutral position).
Parking brake: it can be negative hydraulic type or mechanical type.
3.4.1
Emergency brake pedal
Emergency pedal brake is located on the right side of the steer column.
It engages the oil immerged discs brakes on the front axle.
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Brake oil tank
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Brake pump
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Pedal
3.4.2
Negative hydraulic parking brake
The hydraulic parking brake is a negative type: if there is no pressure in the brake circuit the brake is
automatically engaged.
Whenever the engine is turned off the brake is automatically engaged.
Emergency brake and Parking brake are both located inside the front axle, on both sides:
When acting the emergency pedal brake, put the main joystick into neutral position.
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