Still R 07-25, Original Instructions Manual

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Operation
5
Commissioning
– Release the parking brake; see chapter
"Checking the parking brake".
The truck is ready for operation again.
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Checking the foot brake
DANGER
Risk of accident!
The electrical brake may not be sufficient for emer-
gency braking.
– Always actuate the brake pedal (1) for emer-
gency braking.
– Accelerate the truck without a load, in a
clear area; see chapter entitled "Driving".
– Release the actuated accelerator pedal (2).
– Press the brake pedal (1) firmly.
The truck must decelerate noticeably until it
reaches a standstill.
NOTE
When you actuate the brake pedal, the brakes
on both front wheels and on the drive axle are
hydraulically actuated. It is recommended
that before commissioning the truck, drivers
acquaint themselves with the function and
effect of this hydraulic brake while the truck is
in an unladen condition.
Checking the parking brake
DANGER
Danger of death from being run over by a truck that
is rolling away!
– The truck must not be parked on a slope.
– In emergencies, secure the truck with wedges
on the side facing downhill.
– Always leave the truck with the parking brake
applied.
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