Brakes on l4600

[gmanmp]

Hello folks,

I recently purchased a new L4600-gear drive. So far the tractor is performing extremely well but I only have about 12 hours on her. I have noticed however when I lock the brakes on and park the tractor, it will still roll if it's on a hill. The manual states that all gears should be in nuetral when i turn it off. I have to place the synchro shuttle shifter (F N R) in gear to keep it from rolling. Is this normal? If not is it an easy fix?

Thanks in advance for your replies.
Mp

 

[Eric McCarthy]

If its brand new and under warranty take it back to the dealer and have them check the brakes and fix it at no cost to you.

 

[hodge]

I second what Eric said. The brakes themselves should be sufficient to hold the tractor. Have the dealer check them. But, being a gear drive, you should be able to put it in gear- I would never trust only the brakes.

 

[gpreuss]

You have to really push on the brakes when you lock them - I've never had a problem. Also make sure the two brake pedals are connected; otherwise you may only be locking one of them. I always make sure to set any attachments on the ground - I'd hate to have my kids or a neighbors' decide to play farmer and lower a tiller or FEL on a brother.

 

[Bluegill]

Like said, you have to push the brakes very hard to lock them.

I always leave mine in gear when parked.

 

[oldcarkook]

Steep hills and tractors are a formula for potential trouble. If the brakes will stop the tractor and hold it on a steep hill with your leg power, then the brakes are functioning properly. If the brakes are not stopping the tractor on the hill (in neutral) then they have a problem. The brakes should lock up all four wheels (4WD) if necessary. Always operate in 4WD on steep hills.

The lock lever for the "park brake" function allows some travel back before it locks on the position. So you can stop the tractor and then pull the brake lock but if the pedal comes up some before it locks, it's letting off on the brakes and likely why it's slipping.

As others have indicated you should push hard enough down that the pedal locks in the height position needed.

It's bad practice to park a tractor on a hill for all the obvious reasons. If you have the loader attachment, then additionally you should roll the bucket out so the face is down and then put the bucket down and apply down pressure to bite into the hill the same as you would when operating a back hoe attachment. Unless there is no other option than to park on the hill, best to avoid it whenever possible.