What should happen to the wheel when the breakaway cable is pulled and functioning properly?

When the breakaway cable is pulled and functioning properly, it is designed to stop the wheel from spinning. This safety feature is implemented in various machinery and equipment to prevent accidents. The breakaway cable typically engages the braking system, which applies the brakes to the wheel effectively halting its motion. Stopping the wheel is crucial to ensuring that the equipment does not continue to operate unsafely, especially in situations where there may be a loss of control or an unexpected detachment of a trailer or device. Understanding this mechanism is vital for comprehensive safety protocols in handling equipment equipped with such systems.