Chariot Carriers CX 1 - Manual (Page 17)

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4.9 Operating the parking brake
(Cheetah and Cougar)
The parking brake of the Cheetah and Cougar is in the centre of
the long cross axle under the rear lower storage bag.
Lock the brake by depressing the brake lever with your foot.
Release the brake by pulling the lever upwards with your foot.
WARNING
If the lever cannot be pushed down smoothly and easily,
move the carrier backwards or forwards slightly or lift it slight-
ly by the handlebar. Do not forcibly kick the lever downwards,
as the brake components may get bent or damaged.
WARNING
The parking brake on the Cheetah and Cougar is not suitable
for deceleration of a moving carrier.
4.10 1.1 CX brake system owner’s manual
The brake system is in the form of a cable-operated drum brake
working on both rear wheels.
The brake system consists of:
brake lever (A), top brake cable (B), brake force distributor (C),
two bottom brake cables (D) and the drum brakes (E).
The brake force distributor is surrounded by a protective cover.