Never use the brakes with a hydro.
My solution was simpler, but more expensive. I bought a John Deere. :cool2:
I have limited mobility in a lot of my joints even before breaking my foot I had trouble. The Kubota was designed for a smaller guy unlike myself.I still dont understand it at all. I have never, ever used my heel to go backwards. My heel is on the rubber mat. I just Slightly lift and angle my foot same as I do in a car. Still amazed people think with a treadle you have to use your heel for reverse. Anyway to each his own.
That痴 something to be very proud of. Nice craftsmanship. People who are problem solvers have my highest admiration.