running with parking brake.. Any major problems??

[Bird]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I still forget to release the parking brake on occasion )</font>

I think we've nearly all done it. I rarely used the parking brake on my tractors because nearly anywhere I parked was pretty level and I always dropped the FEL bucket to the ground as well as any implement on the 3-point. So, naturally, when I did use it, I forgot it a couple of times; didn't go very far before realizing it, but it did concern me. So, when I did use it, I learned to set it really tight, so when I started to go again, I'd notice the difference in sound right away.

 

[MadDog]

FWIW, I have found that a pretty effective solution to this problem is to establish a set routine (sort of like always putting your wallet and keys in the same place at home).

I've made it a matter of routine that before I increase engine revs from idle to operating speed I tap the brakes to release the parking brake.

I've still caught myself forgetting occasionally, but I figure that without the routine, I'd be leaving the brake on constantly.

 

[AntrimMan]

Guilty also.
I do have a big "P" lamp that illuminates when the brake is set. In the sun it's hard to see and not much use. I vote for a big screaming buzzer instead of a light, or maybe a rubber mallet that jumps out and smacks some sense into the operator, well, at least a buzzer that sounds when any range other than "N" is selected.
Martin

 

[Jackrabbit_Slim]

Had a young fellow drive my B2710 with the brake set for several hours last year. Yep, that's right, several hours. Low range, and the machine just kept chugging along.

The UDT was burnt but tore the brakes down and they were still within factory spec. Pretty shades of blue and purple, but still within spec and nothing was warped.

As others have suggested, I find the only way to avoid the problem is to set the brake to tight the machine can't move 'til they're released.

I had a "voice warning" thing for a few months, but we were only dating casually and I got tired of the nagging so I broke it off.

Slim

 

[wvhillbilly]

Thank you all very much for your replies. I feel much better now. But I am STILL gonna hide my tractor keys when family comes to visit.
Thanks again.
Dave

 

[B7500]

"They need to come up with something to help identify that the parking brake is engaged."

That is such a good idea. How much could a brake light cost anyways? I'd pay the extra.
-Terry

 

[_RaT_]

Learn your tractor. When I push the hydro pedal, I know instantly if the parking brake is on. I hardly ever set it, hydrostatic kinda eliminates that need unless I'm on a hill , loader up, box scraper up and its in medium or high range. I think, but did not verify that my tractor has a light on the dash that indicates the parking brake is set. If your constantly leaving the parking brake on and driving off, do not attempt to get a pilots license, you will die. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif