Jim -
Welcome to TBN! This is a pretty understanding bunch here and I'm sure we've all done worse things than that to our tractors; but especially because you're a police officer who collects guns, I'm not about to give you any grief for it. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
My worst move to date is a 15 MPH joy-ride around my building on a paved parking lot ... in 4WD. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif At least it was just before my 50-hour fluid changes, so I could flush out all the metal flakes. There, feel better? /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I totally agree with everyone that you did virtually no harm at all to your machine. (Makes me wonder - has anyone ever actually had to replace brake linings on his tractor?). They probably weren't even engaged very hard if you didn't notice them being on. I'm not sure if you have HST, but when I try to take off with the brakes on (a very common occurrence), I get a nice high-pitched squeal from the hydro as a gentle reminder. I'm still seriously thinking of installing a parking brake warning light, as soon as I get a round tuit. I do wish Kubota had included one as standard equipment, along with a horn (oops, that's off-topic). /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
In the meantime, I agree with the others who suggested setting the brakes very firmly on, so there'll be less chance of not realizing they're on until you smell something burning. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
Take care, and again - not to worry, I think your baby is just fine -
John