T27i
Operating Instructions
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Parking Brake
The parking brake functions by locking a pin into
the hydrostatic transmission pinion gear teeth.
Moving the lever
FORWARD engages
the parking
brake; moving 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
position on an automotive automatic trans-
mission. If the tractor is moving when the brake is
engaged, it will result in sudden stoppage and
possible internal damage to the axle drive.
NOTE:
If pressure on the parking brake pin (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 release
the pin.
Engaged
Position
Parking Brake Engaged
Disengaged
Position
Parking Brake Disengaged
Transmission Lockout Levers
The transmission lockout levers disengage the
hydrostatic transmissions. By
lifting
the lever on
top of the transmission and locking it into place
with the lockout cam, the hydrostatic transmissions
are released to permit freewheeling. By releasing
the cam and
lowering
the lever, the transmissions
are engaged for normal operation. The transmis-
sion lever in the
LOCKOUT
position is used to
enable moving the machine without the engine
running (e.g., for service). Refer to
Transmission
Lockout on page 41
for operating instructions.
Lockout
Levers
Transmission
Plunger
Lockout Lever Location
NOTE:
The transmission plunger on the side of
the transmission case (activated by the
LOCKOUT
LEVER
) must be completely released during oper-
ation of the mower, otherwise operation of the
transmission will be erratic.
