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Operation RD 16
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3.20 Stopping/Parking
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3.20.1 Stop the machine on a flat surface with a suitable load bearing
capacity.
3.20.2 Turn the vibration off by pressing the vibration control button (10) on
the forward/reverse lever (15) .
3.20.3 Press the water spray switch (61) to the OFF position.
3.20.4 Set the forward/reverse control (15) to the NEUTRAL position.
3.20.5 Return the engine throttle to idle by pressing the lower half of the
throttle switch
(54) and allow the engine to cool down.
3.20.6 Press the parking brake button (42) to set the parking brake. Always
set the parking brake before leaving the machine.
If the vehicle constitutes a hazard or obstacle to traffic when parked, it
should be marked with signs, lights, and other warnings.
If the machine must be parked on a sloping surface, chock the drums
with wedges to prevent any vehicle movement.
3.20.7 Stop the engine by turning the starting switch to the OFF position (55) .
Note: On the RD 16, the parking brake is automatically applied within
the drive motors. The brakes are applied under the following
conditions:
• engine is not running
• engine is running and the operator is not on the seat
• parking brake button is pushed
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