TM 5-3805-260-10
Emergency Brake System
1.
Pull emergency brake control button to engage
emergency brakes.
Emergency Stops
If low air pressure emergency warning horn sounds, stop
the tractor-scraper immediately.
CAUTION
Do not leave machine without blocking wheels, as
emergency brakes will release after a period of time.
Do not use emergency brake as a parking brake.
2.
Push brake control button to release emergency
brake. Do not move machine until button remains
depressed and air pressure gauge registers normal.
To stop the tractor-scraper if the service brakes do not;
pull emergency button.
NOTE
In an emergency the tractor-scraper can be moved in first gear with the emergency brake applied.
WARNING
Brakes will automatically apply if air pressure drops below safe operating pressure.
If the tractor-scraper is stopped on a steep grade by the emergency system, do not release brakes.
After an emergency stop, wait until air pressure gauge registers NORMAL before moving the tractor-scraper. If
air pressure gauge will not register NORMAL, have air system checked.
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