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Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check

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CAUTION: When performing this check, the vehicle could begin to move. Personal injury or property damage may result. Make sure there is enough room in front of the vehicle, in case the vehicle begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately should the vehicle begin to move.

Follow this procedure to test the parking brake and automatic transaxle PARK mechanism:

  1. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill.
  2. Keep your foot on the hydraulic brake pedal.
  3. Set the parking brake.
  4. In order to inspect the parking brake:
    1. Start the engine
    2. Place the transaxle in NEUTRAL.
    3. Slowly remove foot pressure from the hydraulic brake pedal.
  5. In order to inspect the PARK (P) mechanism holding ability, follow steps 1-3 above then do the following:
    1. Shift to PARK (P).
    2. Release all brakes.
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