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GEARS, BRAKES (depending on equipment)

Main brake  
Dual circuit: a warning lamp for brake fluid level lights up on the dashboard whenever the level drops to "min" mark on reservoir (see page 4 or 6).
A switch makes it possible to check whether this warning lamp operates correctly (see page 4 or 6).
Handbrake Fig. 20 and 20a
To apply: Pull handle (1).
To release: Pull the handle, press button (2) and push the handle fully home while pressing the button.
Safety  
To lock: Pull button (2) and turn it one quarter of a turn to the left or right until lug (3) which is initially free engages into locking notch (4).
To unlock: Pull button (2) and turn it until lug (3) engeges into unlocking notch (5).
Page 13 Fig. 20

Fig. 20 - Handbrake (free position)
1 - Handle
2 - Safety button
3 - Locking lug
4 - Locking notch
5 - Unlocking notch


Page 13 Fig. 20a

Fig. 20a - Handbrake
(locked)


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