Operating Instructions30Parking BrakeThe parking brake functions by locking a detent armto a cog in the hydraulic motor rotor. Moving thelever 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 the PARKposi tion on an automotive automatic transmission.If the tractor is moving when the brake is engaged,it will result in sudden stoppage and possible 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, move themower gently forward or backward to allow thebrake detent to release.EngagedPositionParking Brake EngagedDisengagedPositionParking Brake Disengaged