Jacobsen AR331, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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5 CONTROLS
5.9 TOW VALVE _________________________________________________________
The valve (B) is located underneath the transmission pump (A) between
the engine and two section gear pump.
1. To push the machine, disengage the parking brake, see section
5.10.
2. Turn the screw (C) found on the left side of the transmission pump,
three complete turns to the left. Set the steering wheel so that the
rear wheels toward the front.
3. After pushing the machine, return the parking brake valve, see
section 5.10 to its normal position and screw (C) on the pump to its
position for operation.
5.10 PARKING BRAKE RELEASE VALVE _____________________________________
The parking brake release valve is situated under the foot plate, on the left hand side of chassis plate. The
parking brake release Valve is used to release the parking brake when the engine is not in operation.
The parking brake is released with the hand wheel (A) turned completely to
the right (clockwise), after you release lock wheel (B). Use the hand pump
(C) to create enough pressure to release the brakes (50 to 60 strokes will
give 90 seconds of brake release). When complete, rotate the hand wheel
(A) to the left (counter clockwise) completely and lock with wheel (B).
This method of brake release is to recover the vehicle a short distance only
and should be carried out on level ground.
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A
B
A
B
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