JLG 3248RS/10RS Operator Manual - Manual (Page 62)

SECTION 3 - MACHINE CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND OPERATION
3-30 – JLG Lift – 3121272
Mechanical Brake Release
(See Figure 3-21.)
CHOCK WHEELS OR SECURE MACHINE WITH TOW VEHICLE.
1. At the ground control station turn power off by pressing 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 3-21., Brake - Manual Dis-
engage.
4. Tighten down the cover bolts (3) in the disengage holes
and the brake on that drive motor will disengage.
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 gas-
ket (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 3-21. Brake - Manual Disengage.
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