CONTACT POINT-INDICATOR 9S3675 - Caterpillar

Stopping distances are increased when transporting heavy equipment. Increased stopping distance can lead to an accident and personal injury. When towing equipment that is not equipped with brakes, do not exceed 16 km/h (10 mph) if the towed equipment weighs more than the machine. Do not tow equipment that weighs more than twice the weight of the machine.
A severely unbalanced machine may become unstable during braking, causing an accident and personal injury.Reduce speed and use extra caution when roading a machine with mounted equipment.Reduce speed when roading a machine that is equipped with a full set of front counterweights.
The parking brake can be used as a supplemental braking system in certain conditions, such as loss of engine power while roading or failure of the service brakes. Because of this, it is important to properly maintain and adjust the parking brake system to ensure proper operation.
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Depressing the service brake pedal applies equal torque to both drive wheels. When you increase the pedal effort, you increase the torque.The service brakes are hydraulically power assisted and the service brakes are self-adjusting. The hydraulic assist only functions when the engine is running. When the engine is off, the brakes will still function. However, more pedal effort is required. Use the parking brake and the service brakes in order to stop the machine when the engine is not running.Periodically test the brake pedal in order to make sure that the manual brake system is functioning.Never rest a foot on the brake pedal. When you keep the pedal partially engaged, you may cause unnecessary wear on the brakes.