John Deere — Using the Park Brake
Operation · Brakes
From a John Deere owner's manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Always lock the park brake and remove the key before leaving the machine unattended
Procedure
- Locking: Push and hold brake pedal down.
- Pull park brake lever up to lock park brake.
- Release brake pedal. Pedal should stay down and park brake lever should stay locked.
- Unlocking: Push and hold brake pedal down.
- Push park brake lever down to unlock park brake.
- Release brake pedal.
Source: John Deere owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.