Mahindra 60 Series, Operator'S Manual, Page: 35 / 111

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60 Series 2WD/4WD, Model - 8560
Brake
Two independent brake pedals are provided for L.H and R.H
wheel braking to enable sharp turns during field
operations.
To make a sharp turn to the left, depress L.H brake
pedal (A).
To make a sharp turn to the right, depress R.H brake
pedal (B).
The brakes can be latched together to act simultaneously by
means of brake pedal latch (C) as follows,
1. Rotate brake pedal latch (C) clockwise until it locks into
R.H. brake pedal (B)
2. Depress any of the brake pedal to slow or stop the
tractor.
3. When brakes are applied with brake pedals latched
together, the tractor should stop in a straight line.
Check and adjust brake settings if the tractor is dragged
to either side on applying brakes.
The Hand Throttle Lever should be brought to low idle rpm
position before applying brakes.
Parking brake :
The Parking brake lever is provided in front of operator’s
seat.
Locking :
1. Lock both brake pedals together by using latch.
2. Pull park brake lever completely upwards to the lock
position and hold it.
3. Fully press the brake pedals with foot and release
parking brake lever.
4. Remove foot from the brake pedals. Both pedals should
now stay depressed in locked position.
Unlocking :
1. Fully press the brake pedals with foot.
2. The park brake lever will spring back to unlock position.
3. Remove foot from the brake pedals. Both pedals should
now be released from the lock position.
Always ensure to unlock parking brake before driving the
tractor.
Using unlocked brakes to stop the tractor at
high speeds may cause accidental turning or
tipping.
Lock pedals together when not using the turn
brakes or for road travel.
Slow down before making a turn.
Do not apply independent brakes while an
attachment is engaged with the ground. This
can cause damage to the attachment , three
point linkage of tractor and may also result in
tipping of the tractor.
Always lock the parking brake when the tractor
is left unattended.
C o nt rols
Brakes Latched
Unlatched
A
C
B