Braking
Know the Hazards
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 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.
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AVOID PARKING ON INCLINES
Block the wheels of your truck if you must park on an
incline.
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SERVICE BRAKE
Step down on the brake pedal to apply the brakes. The
harder you step down, the harder the braking will be.
PARKING BRAKE
The parking brake is automatically applied after the truck
comes to a stop.
Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the
wheels of your truck.
Step down firmly on the service brake pedal to release
the parking brake.
17 Display
Display
MESSAGE DISPLAY
Displays truck information such as: hours of
operation, event codes along with instructions,
battery charge and other data.
PERFORMANCE SETTING
Indicates the level that your company has
programmed this truck to operate at.
EVENT LIGHT (OPERATOR CORRECTABLE)
A yellow light will come on when there is a
detected event which the operator can correct.
See the message display for instructions.
BATTERY RETAINER LIGHT (OPTION)
A red light will come on if the battery retainer
is not properly installed. (BATTERY
GATE OPEN displayed)
SERVICE LIGHT (SERVICE REQUIRED)
A yellow light will come on when there is a
detected event which requires service. Contact
your supervisor or service department.
BATTERY CHARGE STATUS
The green bars show how much charge is left.
Have the battery changed or recharged if the
yellow light is flashing.
SERVICE & OPTION BUTTONS
See Service Manual for instructions.