Using the Brakes

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A - Brake Pedal

CAUTION: Avoid possible personal injury. Reduce speed if towed load weighs more than the tractor or transporting loads under adverse conditions. Avoid hard braking applications. (See implement manual and Transport Section.)

IMPORTANT: Avoid unnecessary wear on the brakes. DO NOT rest foot on the brake pedal during tractor operation.

NOTE: Brake life can be extended when stopping large loads by using a combination of engine motoring and service brake torque to slow the vehicle. This can be achieved by downshifting and then using the service brakes to further slow the vehicle and bring engine speed to fast idle.

Test brakes with engine stopped to be sure manual brake system is functioning. (See General Maintenance and Inspection Section).

Press brake pedal (A) to stop tractor while disengaging the clutch.

Do not over speed engine to maintain an elevated engine speed (above 1800 rpm) when aggressively braking to maintain the flow of cooling oil to the service brakes.