Peterbilt 325 2017, Руководство оператора

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OPERATING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
If the buzzer sounds while driving, or
if the BRAKE light comes on, do the
following:
1. Slow down carefully.
Here are some things you can do
to assist in slowing the vehicle:
°
Downshift - Putting the
transmission into a lower gear
will help slow the vehicle.
°
Pump the brakes - Pumping
the brake pedal may generate
enough hydraulic pressure to
stop the vehicle.
°
Use the parking brake - The
parking or emergency brake
is separate from the hydraulic
system. Therefore it can be
used to slow the vehicle.
2. Move a safe distance off the road
and stop.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Turn on the emergency flasher
and use other warning devices to
alert other motorists.
Wet or Overheated Brakes
Wet Brakes
If you have been driving in heavy rain
or deep standing water, your brakes
will get wet. Water in the brakes
can cause them to be weak, to apply
unevenly, or to grab. These conditions
can cause a lack of braking power,
wheel lockups, or pulling of the vehicle
to one side or the other.
Avoid driving through deep puddles
or flowing water if possible. If not
possible, you should to the following:
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Slow down.
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Place transmission in lower gear.
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Gently press on the brake pedal.
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Increase engine speed while
keeping light pressure on the
brake pedal for a short distance to
dry out the brake linings.
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