Cub Cadet 6 x 4 Big Country User Manual
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Section 2: Clutch, Transmission, Brakes, Linkages
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9.6.
Pull the threaded end of the cable core as far out
(back) as possible, while pushing the brake cam
arm forward until resistance is felt.
See Figure 9.6.
NOTE: The resistance indicates the point where
the brakes are applied.
9.7.
Adjust the jam nut nearest the shoulder of the
cable end one turn beyond the point where it
contacts the pivot pin with the cable taught and
the brake cam arm in the applied position.
NOTE: If there is insufficient thread length to do
this, use the large jam nuts on the end of the
cable housing to make a coarse adjustment,
bringing the cable into range to make a fine
adjustment at the cable end.
9.8.
Tighten the second jam nut up against the back
side of the pivot pin.
9.9.
Hook the rear end of the brake return spring
back onto the frame.
9.10. Repeat the adjustment procedure on the second
brake cable.
9.11. Make a preliminary check of the brakes:
•
Rotate the drive wheels by hand with the brakes
released. There should be no brake drag.
•
Set the parking brake and attempt to rotate the
drive wheels again. They should not move.
Pull Cam Arm
Pull Cable
Figure 9.6
9.12. Check the parking brake latch for correct opera-
NOTE: The latch mechanism is visible beneath
the dashboard.
NOTE: There are two notches in the parking
brake latch. The tab on the pedal should engage
the upper notch.
9.13. Check the parking brake switch for correct actu-
ation. See Figure 9.13.
9.14. With the parking brake set, loosen the screws
that hold the parking brake switch to its bracket
using a phillips head screwdriver and an 11/32”
wrench.
Figure 9.12
Brake Pedal
(Engaged)
Parking Brake Latch
Parking Brake Switch
Upper Notch
Lower Notch
Adjustment Slot
Parking Brake Rod
Tab on Parking
Brake Latch
in Switch Bracket
Figure 9.13