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1968 hydor-trac operation questions

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Hello all, I just picked up my first hydro. Can any one please tell me if the foot brake should work when the engine is not running? The hydro foot brake set up is way different than the shift tractors. Also does the rear end unlock button need to be in the locked position before the drive control lever will move? I have no clue at this point. This unit sat outside for many years. I ran out of pb blaster, so I had to make a trip to tractor supply, got two large cans. The good part was the engine is not locked up, and the rear lock was in the out position, so I could roll the unit for loading and unloading. Just about everything else is locked up, even the key switch. I did not spare the pb blaster. Also came with a 48" deck that seems to be int fair shape to look at, of course it is locked up for now too. Thank you.
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yes the brake will work if you lock it in. only used for parking and starting
and the rod to roll it should be in to drive it
do not move the rod if the motor is running. well they say so anyways

john
have you looked at sears parts an put in your 917 number
you can print out the owners manual ( or do as i did. went to buy one nla so had them print it for me 60 pages )
the foot brake should work at all times. but only stops one tire. so no big hills
the creeping may be just some fluid bypassing an not having the park brake set.
id not adjust it at first. till its up an running for a few days/weeks

john
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