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 transmission.
If the tractor is moving when the brake is engaged,
it will result in sudden stoppage and possible inter-
nal 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 hy-
drostatic transmissions. By
lifting
the lever on top
of the transmission and locking it into place with the
lockout cam, the hydrostatic transmissions are re-
leased to permit freewheeling. By releasing the cam
and
lowering
the lever, the transmissions are en-
gaged for normal operation. The transmission lever
in the
LOCKOUT
position is used to enable moving
the machine without the engine running (e.g., for
service). Refer to
TRANSMISSION LOCKOUT
in
this section 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 LE-
VER
) must be completely released during operation
of the mower, otherwise operation of the transmis-
sion will be erratic.