Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country - Manual (Page 10)

Section 2: Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages
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1. Shift Linkage
NOTE: The shift linkage and brake linkage of the
Big Country are tied together by a shift interlock
mechanism that prevents the operator from
shifting gears while the vehicle is in motion. The
brake pedal must be depressed before the gear-
shift lever will move. The effect is the same
whether the brake is held down by the operator’s
foot or by the parking brake.
NOTE: A clutch pulley brake operates in unison
with the vehicle brakes inside the transmission.
The purpose of the clutch pulley brake is to
insure that the input shaft of the transmission is
not rotating when the operator shifts gears. This
prevents gear “crunch” on engagement, and
improves transmission life.
NOTE: The shift lever is the longer of the two
levers located between the seats. The shorter
lever is the differential lock. See Figure 1.0.
NOTE: The shift lever has three positions to
select from. “Forward” is selected by pushing the
shift lever forward and down. “Reverse” is
selected by pulling the gearshift up and back.
“Neutral” is centered between “Forward” and
“Reverse”.
Figure 1.0
Differential Lock
Shift Lever
Neutral
Reverse
Forward
2. Shift Linkage Removal and Replacement
NOTE: If an operator has tried to shift gears
without using the brake or if the interlock
mechanism is out of adjustment, shift linkage
damage may occur.
2.1. Turn the engine off, remove the key, put the
transmission in neutral, and set the parking
brake.
2.2. Lift and secure the bed.
2.3. Fold both seats forward.
2.4. To reach the shift lever and the front of the shift
rod, remove the bolt that fastens the cup holder
between the seats using a 3/8” wrench.
See Figure 2.4.
2.5. Remove the cup holder.
2.6. Remove the two bolts that fasten the parcel bin
into the recess beneath the passenger seat
using a 1/2” wrench.
2.7. Lift out the parcel bin and set it aside.
Figure 2.4
Cup Holder (Bolt Removed)
Parcel Bin
Section 2: Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages