Jacobsen AR3 EF Series, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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JACOBSEN AR3
SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
6.5 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE
The Parking Brake Release Valve is situated under
the Operators Platform, close to the front axle. It is
used to release the parking brake when the engine
is not running
The Parking brake can be released by rotating the
lever D to the right ( when viewed from the front of
the machine) and turning the steering wheel
clockwise until resistance is felt
6 CONTROLS
6.6 TRANSPORT LATCHES (Optional)
Transport latches A are fitted for the front cutting
units.
Cutting Unit Transport Latches are a
Secondary Safety Devise.
When Transporting the machine the
Cutting units should be held in the
Transport position on the Hydraulics with
the Transport Latches Engaged.
1. Park the machine on level ground.
2. Whilst seated in the driving position
with the engine at operating speed
raise the cutting units fully by
operating lift joystick, return the
joystick to the neutral position.
DO NOT move the joystick into the lower
position.
3. Disengage drives, stop the engine and
make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and remove
the starter key.
4. Transport latches can now be engaged
or released.
Before releasing transport latches it is
important that all cutting units are fully
raised.
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