Operating Instructions
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Parking Brake
The parking brake functions by locking a detent arm
to a cog in the hydraulic motor rotor. Moving the le
ver
FOR WARD engages
the parking brake; mov
ing the lever
BACKWARD releases
the brake.
IMPORTANT:
Stop the tractor completely before
engaging the parking brake. The parking brake
uses a positive mechanical lock similar to the
PARK
posi tion on an automotive automatic transmission.
If the tractor is moving when the brake is engaged,
it will result in sudden stoppage and possible inter
nal damage to the transaxle.
NOTE:
If pressure on the parking brake (e.g.,
parked on a hill) makes it impossible to release the
parking brake with the parking brake lever, move the
mower gently forward or backward to allow the
brake detent to release.
Engaged
Position
Parking Brake Engaged
Disengaged
Position
Parking Brake Disengaged
