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B5-440-36 / B5-440-48 / B5-540-48XL / BF-030-48 Operator Manual
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Park Brake Bypass Switch
This vehicle may be equipped with an automatically
applied electric park brake. The automatic brake
is standard on the XL model.
During normal operation, the park brake will be
applied when the throttle pedal is released and
the motor comes to a stop. The brake will release
again when the throttle pedal is pressed. The park
brake will also be applied when the start switch is
turned off or the operator leaves the driver seat.
In addition, some motor control system faults will
result in application of the park brake.
The park brake is powered by the vehicle battery.
It will be applied whenever the batteries are
disconnected. It may be also be applied if the
batteries are severely discharged.
Switch Operation
There is a switch near the control panel that can be used to bypass the brake and allow the vehicle
to be pushed or towed. Note: The start switch will need to be in the OFF position to push the vehicle.
Refer to Towing This Vehicle for detail regarding towing.
See illustrations for the location of the switch. There will be an audible alarm when the switch is
in the bypass position.
The brake bypass switch will not function if the batteries are disconnected or there is a failure in
the vehicle power supply. Should this occur and the vehicle must be moved, the drive wheels must
be placed on a towing dolly or the brake must be removed from the motor. Removal of the brake
should only be performed by a qualified technician.
NOTICE
The bypass switch should not be left ON for more than 10 minutes. Leaving the switch ON
will discharge the batteries and may overheat and damage the brake and/or control system.
The park brake should be disabled for
servicing or towing procedures only. Do
not operate the vehicle while the automatic
park brake is disabled. Operating the
vehicle with the automatic park brake
disabled could lead to severe bodily injury
and/or property damage.
WARNING
