Assembly and function
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Citan BAG0014.4 09.14
5.4.3
Parking brake
When the parking brake is on, it secures the uncoupled machine
against unintentional rolling. The parking brake is operated by turning
the crank, which in turn operates the spindle and bowden cable.
•
Crank position for quick releasing / apply-
ing.
(A)
Apply the tractor parking brake.
(B)
Release parking brake.
Fig. 19
•
Correct the setting of the parking brake if the spindle's tension is
no longer sufficient.
•
Ensure that the bowden cable is not lying or rubbing against
other vehicle parts.
•
When the parking brake is off, the bowden cable must be slightly
slack.
5.4.4
Emergency brake
In event of the machine being released from the
tractor during travel, the emergency brake will
brake the machine.
Fig. 20/…
(1) Pulling cable
(2) Brake valve with pressure accumulator
(3) Hand pump to relieve the brake
(A) Brake released
(B) Brake applied
Fig. 20
DANGER
Before travel, set the brake to the
application position.
For this purpose:
1. Secure the pulling cable to a fixed point on
the tractor.
2. Apply the tractor brake with the tractor en-
gine running and hydraulic brake connect-
ed.
→
Pressure accumulator of the emergency
brake is being charged.