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Operation of the parking brake
The parking brake is located to the left of the front cover.
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Do not operate the machine while the parking brake is
engaged. If the operator presses either the forward or the
reverse pedal while the parking brake is engaged, the
interlock system sounds a buzzer (intermittent sound).
Forward pedal
To move
forward
Reverse
pedal
To move
backward
Footrest
○ To move forward
.........Slowly press down on the forward pedal.
○ To move backward
.....Slowly press down on the reverse pedal.
○ To stop
........................Lift your foot off the pedal.
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Safety device
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The interlock system stops the engine if the operator leaves the seat
without engaging the parking brake.
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The interlock system stops the engine if either the forward or the
reverse pedal is pressed after the operator has left the seat with the
parking brake engaged while the engine still running.
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The interlock system sounds a buzzer (intermittent sound) if the
operator presses either the forward or the reverse pedal while seated
in the seat with the parking brake engaged.
4. Travelling method
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Operation of the forward/reverse pedals
The forward and reverse pedals are located to the right of the front cover.
You can operate the machine at a constant speed by placing your foot on
the footrest.
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Engaging the parking brake
Press only the parking brake
pedal firmly.
Press the lock pedal with the tip
of your shoe.
Release the parking brake
pedal while continuing to press
down on the lock pedal.
The parking brake pedal will be
locked in position and the brake
will be engaged.
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Releasing the parking brake
Press only the parking brake pedal.
This releases the lock pedal, which in turn releases the parking brake.
●
Before leaving the operator’s seat, park the machine
on a flat, stable area and be sure to engage the parking
brake.
Lock pedal
Parking brake pedal
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2
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Bringing the machine to a stop
You can bring the machine to a stop by releasing the forward/reverse
pedals.
If performing the action described in does not bring the machine to
a stop, stop the machine by pressing the brake pedal.
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2
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Brake pedal
