HOSE AS 5008554 - Caterpillar

Illustration 1 g06075388Service brake control (pedal) (1) is located to the left of accelerator control (2).Use the service brakes for stopping the machine and use the service brakes to avoid an engine overspeed.Engage - Press the pedal to engage the service brakes. Use the service brakes for reducing ground speed or for stopping the machine.When the transmission is engaged, the elevated engine idle during regeneration will require a slightly increased effort to the service brake pedal. During a sustained full stop, this increased effort is not required when the transmission is shifted into neutral.Note: If the machine will remain stopped, shift the transmission control into the PARK position, which will engage the parking brake.Disengage - Release the pedal to disengage the service brakes.Use correct gear selection and the engine compression brake to control the speed of the machine on downgrades. Itis recommended to use the AUTOMATIC retarder lever position for optimal gear selection and retarding systems control. Supplement the engine compression brake with the service brakes if the machine requires more retardation to avoid an engine overspeed.Note: Repeated engagement of the service brakes on downgrades may cause excessive wear and overheating of the service brakes. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Retarder Control".Note: The service brake is the primary braking system on the machine. Also, in the event of failure within the service brake system, the service brake control provides the secondary brake function on the machine to allow the operator to bring the machine to a stop.