Checking the Brakes

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1. Individually pump left- and right-hand brakes (A) several times. Both pedals should present considerable resistance. If this is not the case, contact your John Deere dealer.

2. Ensure that brake pedals do not descend to the limit of their travel within 10 seconds after they have first been engaged. If this happens or if one pedal descends faster than the other, see your John Deere dealer.

3. Lock pedals together through lock (B) and engage both pedals at the same time. Both pedals should present considerable resistance. If a difference greater than 51 mm (2 in.) occurs, see your John Deere dealer.

If the pedals descend after reaching the point of resistance, this indicates a leak at some point in the brake system. See your John Deere dealer immediately.

Solid resistance and symmetry between the left- and right-hand pedal are fundamental when applying emergency braking procedure, when the pedals are united by locking pin (B).