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Parking Brake

PARKING BRAKE ON

Press the end of the parking brake rocker

switch nearest the seat to apply the parking brake.
Always put the parking brake on when you leave the

truck. The alarm will sound if the brake is not applied.

PARKING BRAKE OFF

Press the end of the parking brake rocker switch away

from the seat to release the parking brake.

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AUTO-PARK BRAKE OPTION

If your truck has this option, the parking brake will be

automatically applied when you leave the seat or if the

key switch is turned 

OFF

.

When you sit down on the seat and turn the key 

ON

, the

Auto-Park Brake will release.

Know the Hazards

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Service Brake

SERVICE BRAKE

Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brakes.  When

you step down on the brake pedal you still have power

to the drive motors, unless your truck has the traction

cutout option.

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK

Test the brakes on your truck at the start of each shift.

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start

working.
If the stopping distance is too long for you to stop safely,

don't drive the truck.  Report any problem to your

supervisor.

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LOW BRAKE PRESSURE

If brake pressure is too low, the alarm will sound

(               will show on the enhanced display).  You will

not be able to drive the truck because the parking brake

will be automatically applied.  Notify your supervisor.