Hydraulic Service Brakes

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CAUTION: The brake system warning light (D) lights up if one of the following situations occurs:

    - Shines red, until the trailer air brake has reached operating pressure.

  • Do not drive the vehicle until operating pressure has been reached.

    - Shines red whenever a serious fault occurs in the brake system. Note the following:

  • Bring the vehicle to a standstill immediately.
  • Park the vehicle on level ground and take precautions to prevent it from rolling away by applying chock blocks.
  • Follow directions on the digital display.
  • If possible, rectify the fault; otherwise, contact dealer.

CAUTION: When the engine is not running, pedal travel is longer (no hydraulic assistance).

The tractor's service brake is hydraulically boosted and delivers high braking force for relatively low pressure on the pedals. To actuate, depress both pedals, using whatever force is required. If necessary, the service brake can be applied separately to the left or right side of the tractor (single-wheel braking). Depending on driving conditions, certain special conditions affect usage.


Driving on Roads

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Driving on Public Roads - Brake Pedals Locked Together

A - Brake Pedal Lock

B - Left Brake Pedal

C - Right Brake Pedal

When driving on public roads and other hardened surfaces, always keep the two pedals coupled together. As a general rule, do not uncouple the brake pedals unless circumstances dictate otherwise. If only one of the two pedals is depressed accidentally, there is a danger of the vehicle skidding.


Field Operation

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Field Operation - Brake Pedals Uncoupled

When operating in the field, the pedals may be uncoupled if necessary. This allows steering corrections to be made by depressing one of the pedals. Braking on the left side has the effect of steering the tractor to the left, and braking on the right steers it to the right.

Single-wheel braking can also be employed as a steering aid when maneuvering. However, this is permitted at very low speeds only.

After field use, the brake pedals must be coupled together again.

CAUTION: Remember that the pedals must never reach the stops while the engine is running, even when maximum force is applied. If, when braking, the pedals ever reach the stops, contact an authorized John Deere dealer immediately.

NOTE: When braking with both pedals simultaneously, the front-wheel drive engages automatically to produce an additional braking effect on the front wheels. In this case, the front-wheel drive indicator light lights up.

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