3Checking the Tire PressureNo Parts RequiredProcedureCheck the tire pressure; refer to Checking the Tire Pressure(page 21).Important: Maintain pressure in all tires to ensure agood quality-of-cut and proper machine performance.Do not underinflate the tires.4Checking the Fluid LevelsNo Parts RequiredProcedure1. Check the engine-oil level; refer to Checking theEngine-Oil Level (page 41).2. Check the hydraulic fluid level; refer to Checking theHydraulic Fluid (page 52).3. Check the cooling system; refer to Checking theCooling System (page 48).4. Check the planetary-gear-drive oil; refer to Checkingthe Planetary-Gear-Drive Oil (page 46).5. Check the rear-axle lubricant; refer to Checking theRear-Axle Lubricant (page 47).6. Check the rear-axle-gearbox lubricant; refer toChecking the Rear-Axle-Gearbox Lubricant (page 47).Product OverviewControlsNote: Determine the left and right sides of the machinefrom the normal operating position.910 g020756Figure 31. Brake pedals 6. Hazard-light switch(optional)2. Pedal-locking latch 7. Turn-signal switch(optional)3. Parking-brake latch 8. Horn button (optional)4. Space for optionalaccessory9. Traction pedal5. Beacon switch (optional) 10. Tilt-steering leverTraction PedalTo stop, reduce your foot pressure on the traction pedal andallow it to return to the center position (Figure 3).Brake PedalsThere are 2 foot pedals that operate individual wheel brakesfor turning assistance, parking, and to aid in better side-hilltraction. A latch connects the pedals for parking-brakeoperation and transport (Figure 3).Pedal-Locking LatchThe pedal-locking latch connects the pedals together toengage the parking brake (Figure 3).Tilt-Steering LeverPress the tilt-steering lever down to tilt the steering wheelto the desired position, then release the lever to lock theadjustment (Figure 3).13