OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
RELEASE/APPLY PARKING BRAKES (NORMAL)
INITIAL SETUP:
References
WP
0020
WP
0057
Release Parking Brakes
WARNING
Trailer wheels must be chocked or drawbar connected to vehicle before
coupling trailer gladhands to vehicle. Failure to comply may result in injury
or death to personnel.
NOTE
•
The following procedure is used when the trailer is not hooked to
the vehicle.
•
Parking brakes are set automatically when gladhands are
unhooked.
•
Parking brakes are released when gladhands are connected and
trailer air supply knob in cab is pushed in.
•
If trailer parking brakes do not release, perform Steps (2) through
(11) and pressurize air system.
1.
Chock trailer wheels (WP
0020).
2.
To release trailer parking brakes, push in trailer parking brake knob (Figure 1, Item 1)
(located on trailer).
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