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CONTROLS
Parking Brake
Setting the Parking Brake
1. Squeeze and release the brake
lever two or three times, then
squeeze and hold.
2. Rotate the park brake lock (1)
into the notches on the master
cylinder body. Release the
brake lever.
3. To release the parking brake
lock, squeeze and release the
brake lever. It will return to its
unlocked position.
Important Safeguards
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The parking brake may relax if left on for a long period of time. Al-
ways block the wheels to prevent rolling.
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Always block the wheels on the downhill side of the vehicle if leav-
ing it parked on a hill. Another option is to park the vehicle in a
sidehill position.
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Never depend on the parking brake alone for more than five minutes
if the vehicle is parked on a hill. Always block the wheels to pre-
vent rolling.
Operating the vehicle while the parking brake is engaged could
result in an accident and serious injury or death.
Always check to be sure the parking brake is disengaged
before operating.
WARNING
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