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Stopping:
Take foot off the drive pedal (self-
propulsion) (1).
Reducing the driving speed:
Reduce pressure on the drive 
pedal (1).
Increasing driving speed:
Press down drive pedal (1).
8.13 Brake pedal
The machine can be braked when driving 
and can be blocked at a standstill via the 
brake pedal.
Press the brake pedal (1).
The more firmly the brake pedal (1) is 
pressed, the more the rear wheels are 
braked.
8.14 Parking brake
The rear wheels of the machine 
are blocked by the engaged 
parking brake. This prevents the 
ride-on mower from being set in motion 
inadvertently (e.g. on slopes, etc.).
Engaging the parking brake:
Press the brake pedal (1) down to the stop 
with the foot and hold. Pull the parking 
brake lever (2) upwards.
● Release the brake pedal again.
The parking brake is activated if the 
brake pedal remains in the pressed 
position.
The "parking brake engaged" symbol 
appears on the display of the models 
RT 6112 C, RT 6112 ZL and 
RT 6127 ZL when the parking brake is 
engaged. (Ö 10.5)
● Release the parking brake lever. This 
swings downwards. The rear wheels 
are blocked.
Warning!
Never operate the machine with a 
defective brake.
Always have a defective brake 
repaired or adjusted by a specialist 
dealer.
STIHL recommends STIHL 
specialist dealers.
Never try to service the brakes 
yourself.
Note
Always check the function of the 
brakes before engaging the parking 
brake.