This would be exactly what I was thinking about except that I don't see a way that the cylinder can be released automatically on pressure loss.I've been wondering just what is meant by "loss of pressure". In an open center control valve system there isn't any pressure to lose that could trigger the cylinder release. I saw a mention of hooking into the charge pump on the drive pumps but again, is there any pressure there to measure if the system is in neutral ? Also, am I correct in thinking that the likelyhood of a hydraulic failure (other than the engine konking out) is pretty slim ? Those are some pretty hefty parts and hoses down there, not like the loader circuits. As to what's wrong with the cable in the first place, well it depends on my operating the parking brake in a timely fashion. I believe that the faster a problem is detected and the brakes applied, the safer the outcome of the situation. I'm afraid I'd get stuck in a "what's the ... ?" frame of mind while the machine started rolling down towards the dropoff... I'd also prefer to have the seat bar down so I can hang on to it while I roll. It seems pretty silly to me that it's referred to as a safety device, but you have to remove it in an emergency situation ! All new skidsteers seem to have this feature, so the idea mustn't be that crazy. Wish I knew how they do it.
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