Great time to service your JD135 & have her ready for Spring. Remove deck & have a look, inspect underside of tractor, drive belt, idlers, lube & grease all moving parts. Inspect deck after cleaning, belts, pulleys, hardware, service blades, lube & grease where needed. Change oil & tune-up. Let us know what was obstructing the brake pedal, thanks, Mark
Engine cold adjust valves to specs. in Engine Manual.