SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
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Mechanical Brake Release
CHOCK WHEELS OR SECURE MACHINE WITH TOW VEHICLE.
1.
At the ground control station turn power off by press-
ing the Emergency Stop switch in.
2.
Remove
the
two cover bolts (1), and the cover (2),
from the back of drive motor unit.
3.
Insert the
cover bolts (1)
into the
two disengage
holes in the brake housing (4)
, see Figure 3-21.,
4.
Tighten down the
cover bolts (3)
in the disengage
holes and the brake on that drive motor will disen-
gage.
5.
Repeat this procedure on opposite wheel drive. With
both drive motor brakes now disengaged the machine
can be moved manually.
6.
After towing is complete, chock wheels and remove
cover bolts from disengage holes.
7.
Reinstall
cover (2)
- before installation check the
cover
gasket (3)
for damage, replace if necessary.
AFTER THE MACHINE IS TOWED THE COVER BOLTS (1) MUST BE REMOVED
FROM THE BRAKE DISENGAGE HOLES (4). THE BRAKES CANNOT BE ENGAGED
IF THE DISENGAGE BOLTS ARE LEFT IN THE DISENGAGE HOLES. THIS WILL
CAUSE THE MACHINE TO ROLL WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Figure 3-21. Brake - Manual Disengage.
1
2
4
3
