Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 27)

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6.5. Repeat step 6.4 for the opposite brake asssem-
bly.
6.6. Pull each brake rod forward until light tension is
felt, to remove any slack.
6.7. Thread the ferrules forward (lengthen rod) four
turns.
6.8. Connect the ferrules to brake pedal assembly
and secure with hairpins.
NOTE: Do not attempt to adjust the length of the
brake rods by moving the rear ferrule.
6.9. Install the rear wheels
6.10. Engage the differential lock and attempt to rotate
the rear wheels. There will be slight drag. With
the parking brake set, the wheels should not
rotate.
Figure 6.5
Figure 6.7
Ferrule
Brake
rod
6.11. Confirm that the parking brake mechanism
engages / disengages.
6.12. Test the brake operation in a safe area before
returning the unit to service.
7. DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ADJUSTMENT
7.1. Adjust the differential lock cable with the jam
nuts securing it to the left side running board
mounting bracket.
8. NEUTRAL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
8.1. Lift and safely support the back of the tractor so
that the rear wheels are clear of the ground.
NOTE: On four wheel drive models, confirm that
the four wheel drive is not engaged, or lift all four
wheels off the ground.
8.2. Disconnect the seat safety switch, and tempo-
rarily by-pass it with a short jumper wire.
8.3. Slide the seat all the way back and remove the
two torx head cap screws that hold the front of
the seat tracks to the seat bracket using a T-30
driver.
8.4. Slide the seat all the way forward and remove
the two torx head cap screws that hold the back
of the seat tracks to the seat bracket.
8.5. Remove the seat.
Figure 7.1
Differential lock cable
Jam nuts