Cub Cadet 33" Wide Area - Manual (Page 13)

Drive system
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7. If the brake needs to be adjusted, tighten or
loosen the adjustment nut with a 1/2” wrench,
See Figure 3.13.
NOTE: If the brake is set too tight the mower will
drag and not drive smoothly.
NOTE: If the mower doesn’t stop immediately
after both control levers are released the adjust-
ment may be to loose.
Brake caliper
1. Raise the rear of the mower at least 18” off the
ground.
2. Safely support mower with jack stands.
3. Remove the spring that maintains tension on the
brake. It is attached to the brake engagement
lever and to a spring retainer rod.
See Figure 3.14.
4. Disconnect the brake cables by unhooking the
loop link coupler. See Figure 3.15.
Figure 3.14
Extension Spring
Spring Retaining Rod
Brake
Lever
Figure 3.15
Return spring
Brake cables
loop
link coupler