Cub Cadet 7252 - Manual (Page 28)

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ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory and
should experience minimal wear if the tractor is
operated normally. However, all brake pads are
subject to wear and at some point the brake linkage
may have to be adjusted.
Check the brake linkage as follows:
• Place the tractor on a level surface.
• Stop the tractor engine and engage the parking
brake.
• From the right/rear side of the tractor, check the
gap between the flange of the brake rod and
the ferrule connected to the transmission brake
arm. The gap should be a minimum of .160".
See Figure 33.
• Check the gap of the brake rod on the left side
of the tractor in the same manner.
• If either gap is less than .160", the brake rod
should be adjusted.
Adjust the brake linkage as follows:
• Disengage the parking brake.
• Remove the internal cotter pin and disengage
the adjustment ferrule at the front of the brake
rod from the brake link. See Figure 33.
Figure 33
• Turn the adjustment ferrule onto the rod as
needed to shorten the rod and acquire the
.160" minimum gap.
• Reinstall the ferrule and internal cotter pin in
the brake link.
• Engage the parking brake and recheck the
brake rod gaps. Repeat the above procedures
as necessary to obtain the specified minimum
gap.
ADJUSTING HYDRAULIC LIFT FEEDBACK ROD
Correct adjustment of the feedback rod (Refer to
Figure 34) is instrumental in proper operation of the
position control hydraulic lift system.
The feedback rod is adjusted at the factory and
should not require further adjustment. Because of
the precise nature of the feedback rod adjustment,
it is recommended that any adjustment be per-
formed by a qualified mechanic at your Cub Cadet
dealer.
If a high pitched squeal continues to emit from the
lift valve after repositioning the lift, or the position
control feature is not functioning properly, have the
position control linkage inspected by your local Cub
Cadet dealer. Refer to Figure 34.
Figure 34
BRAKE
ARM
BRAKE
PEDAL
RH BRAKE
ADJUSTMENT
FERRULE INTERNAL
COTTER PIN
BRAKE ROD
LINK ASS’Y.
.160" minimum gap
w/brake fully engaged
ROD
FLANGE
FERRULE
FEEDBACK
LINKS
FEEDBACK
ROD
HYDRAULIC
LIFT VALVE