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M
AINTENANCE
B
RAKE
R
ELEASE
P
ROCEDURE
If the machine is inoperable and/or immobile, it can be manually moved by releasing the brake with the brake
release wedge.
Perform the following steps to release the brake:
1. Turn the ignition key to the left (counter-
clockwise) to turn off the machine.
2. Locate the brake release lever on the front wheel
of the machine.
NOTE
:
IF NECESSARY, TURN THE STEERING
WHEEL TO ACCESS THE BRAKE RELEASE
LEVER.
3. Slide the brake release wedge in between the
brake release lever and the front wheel.
4. Push the machine to a safe location where it
can remain until a service technician arrives to
perform repairs.
5. Once the machine is positioned in a safe place,
remove the brake release wedge.
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Do not perform the brake release procedure on an incline.
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Once the brake is released, do not push the machine down inclines as it may be unsafe and
diffi cult to stop.
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The brake release procedure requires you to access the underside of the machine, and then physically
push the machine. Take proper precautions to avoid injury when performing these tasks.
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Two people are required to move the machine once the brake is released; one person to steer and one to
push.
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Check for and clean up any residual water or liquids on the ground before performing the brake release
procedure.
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Be cautious not to slip on wet fl oors, especially while pushing the machine.
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Do not attempt to perform this brake release procedure if you have any health issues or physical
limitations.