Checking Manual Brakes

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A - Left Brake

B - Latch Bar

C - Right Brake

1. Pump individually the left brake (A) and right brake (C). If pedals have no resistance, see your John Deere™ dealer.

2. Check to make sure that that pedals do not settle to the end of stroke within 10 seconds after being applied. If leakage exceeds this rate or if one pedal settles faster than the other, see your John Deere dealer.

3. Press both pedals simultaneously. Resistance should be felt on both pedals at approximately the same pedal height. If height varies more than 51 mm (2 in.), see your John Deere dealer.

   IMPORTANT: Any noticeable pedal drift downward from the point of resistance indicates brake leakage. See your John Deere dealer.

   A solid pedal and balance between the left and right pedals are important for emergency braking conditions when the latch bar (B) is used.