H24d Operating Instructions31Parking BrakeThe parking brake functions by locking a detentarm to a cog in the hydraulic motor rotor. Movingthe lever FORWARD engages the parking brake;moving the lever BACKWARD releases the brake.IMPORTANT: Stop the tractor completely beforeengaging the parking brake. The parking brakeuses a positive mechanical lock similar to thePARK position on an automotive automatic trans-mission. If the tractor is moving when the brake isengaged, it will result in sudden stoppage andpossible internal damage to the transaxle.NOTE: If pressure on the parking brake (e.g.,parked on a hill) makes it impossible to release theparking brake with the parking brake lever, movethe mower gently forward or backward to allow thebrake detent to release.EngagedPositionParking Brake EngagedDisengagedPositionParking Brake Disengaged