Mechanical brake release, Mechanical brake release -25, Brake - manual disengage -25 – JLG R6 User Manual

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SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION

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Mechanical Brake Release

(See Figure 3-16.)

CHOCK WHEELS OR SECURE MACHINE WITH TOW VEHICLE.

1. At the ground control station turn power off by press-

ing the Emergency Stop switch in.

2. Remove the two cover bolts (1), and the cover (2),

from the back of drive motor unit.

3. Insert the cover bolts (1) into the two disengage

holes in the brake housing (4), see Figure 3-16.,
Brake - Manual Disengage.

4. Tighten down the cover bolts (3) in the disengage

holes and the brake on that drive motor will disen-
gage.

5. Repeat this procedure on opposite wheel drive. With

both drive motor brakes now disengaged the machine
can be moved manually.

6. After towing is complete, chock wheels and remove

cover bolts from disengage holes.

7. Reinstall cover (2) - before installation check the

cover gasket (3) for damage, replace if necessary.

AFTER THE MACHINE IS TOWED THE COVER BOLTS (1) MUST BE REMOVED
FROM THE BRAKE DISENGAGE HOLES (4). THE BRAKES CANNOT BE ENGAGED
IF THE DISENGAGE BOLTS ARE LEFT IN THE DISENGAGE HOLES. THIS WILL
CAUSE THE MACHINE TO ROLL WHEN PARKED ON AN INCLINE.

Figure 3-16. Brake - Manual Disengage.

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