Check Manual Brakes

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A - Left Brake Pedal

B - Latch Bar

C - Right Brake Pedal

With engine stopped, check manual brakes for correct function:

1. Pump left brake pedal (A) and right brake pedal (C) individually. Pedals should have a solid feel. If pedals do not feel solid, have your John Deere™ dealer bleed brakes.

2. Check to make sure 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. Solid pedal should be obtained at approximately same pedal height on both pedals. If height varies more than 51 mm (2 in.), have your John Deere™ dealer bleed brakes.

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

   NOTE: Solid pedal feel occurs when brake pedal feels like it has stopped moving, even when it is pushed harder. A solid pedal feel should occur after pedal has traveled 102—127 mm (4—5 in.) without any type of trailer brake, and 127—152 mm (5—6 in.) with trailer brakes. Brake valve will emit a squeak just before solid pedal point is reached.