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Braking

19 Braking

BRAKING WITH THE TILLER CONTROL HANDLE

To apply the brake, move the Tiller control handle up 

to the BRAKE ON position.

If the brake lever (see page 17) is ON, the control 

handle will automatically go to the BRAKE ON position 

when you let go of it.

If the brake lever is OFF when you let go of the control

handle and/or the twist grip, the brake is partially 

applied to allow the truck to coast to a controlled 

stop. To apply the brake you must move the control 

handle up to the BRAKE ON position.

Braking  20

Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE WORKS

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

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start

working.

If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you

to stop safely, don't drive the truck. Report any

problem to your supervisor.

SIMILAR LOOKING TRUCKS CAN BE DIFFERENT

Your company has selected the options which are best

for your work area.

If you ever drive a different truck, even one that looks

just like yours, be careful. It may not have the same

controls, functions, or options.

Brake Off

Brake

On

BRAKING WITH THE "T" CONTROL HANDLE
Hand Brake

Pull the brake levers toward the twist grips to apply

the brake.

Always check the braking distance before you start

driving.

PARKING BRAKE

The parking brake is automatically applied when the

key switch is turned off, the battery is disconnected or

after the truck comes to a stop.

The parking brake is released when the twist grip is

moved in the direction of travel.