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Reprinted for use by western pacific railroad museum operating dept. It must be completed and the air brake q endorsement added to an alberta operators licence before operating vehicles equipped with air. Read and observe all warning and caution hazard alert messages in this publication. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brakes, and always block the wheels. Air brakes this section tells you about air brakes. The air brake manual has been prepared by manitoba public insurance to assist drivers in understanding the basic operation and function of an air brake system. If you want to drive a truck or bus with air brakes, or pull a trailer with air brakes, you need to read this section.
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