5-2 OM ET18/20/24 us 1.3 * et18_20_24b500.fm5Automatic engine speed setting (option)The switch is located on the right-hand switch panel.Diesel engine speed is automatically reduced to idling after 5 seconds ifno hydraulic functions are performed and if the automatic engine speedsetting is enabled.As soon as a hydraulic function is performed with the control levers/travellevers, diesel engine speed is automatically increased again to the enginespeed adjusted with the throttle.5.3 BrakesHydraulic brakeReleasing the travel levers/travel pedals brakes the machine.When traveling downhill, the automatic hydraulic brake valves prevent themachine from traveling faster than the admissible travel speed.InformationReduce travel speed with the travel levers/travel pedals, and notwith the engine speed control of the diesel engine.Mechanical brakeThe stabilizer blade is used as a parking brake. Press the stabilizer bladeagainst the ground.Fig. 117: Automatic engine speed setting43Position FunctionON Press switch 43 downAutomatic engine speed set-ting is enabled, the indicatorlight in switch 43 illuminatesOFF Press switch 43 upAutomatic engine speed set-ting is disabled, the indicatorlight in switch 43 goes out
