Cub Cadet 8454 - Manual (Page 296)

CHAPTER 7 8454
7-16 D569-W02 May-2003
6. ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKE
Brake Pedal Free Play
1. Press the center of the pedal with a force of approx.
39.2 ~ 58.8 N (4 ~ 6 kgf, 8.8 ~ 13.2 lbs), and mea-
sure the free play of the brake pedal edge.
2. If the measurement is not within the factory specifi-
cations, turn the turnbuckle of brake rod to adjust.
3. After adjustment, tighten the turnbuckle lock nut
firmly.
NOTE:
• After checking brake pedal free play, be sure to
engage the parking brake lever fully and check to
see that the brake pedals are securely locked.
(1) Brake Pedal
(2) Brake Rod
(3) Parking Brake Lever
(4) Brake Lever
Brake pedal free
play (A) Factory
spec.
25 ~ 40 mm
0.984 ~ 1.574 in.
569W727A
• The difference between the right and
left pedal plays must be less than 5
mm (0.20 in.).
CAUTION
Clearance
between the stop
switch and the
brake pedal (B) Factory
spec.
0 ~ 1.0 mm
0 ~ 0.0393 in.
(5) Brake Rod
(6) Brake Cam Lever
(7) Stop Switch
(8) Nut
3. After the adjustment of the clearance, surely tighten
the stop switch with its mounting nut (8).
Adjustment of the Brake Stop Switch
1. Install the stop switch on the bracket.
2. Adjust the position of the switch (7) installed, to al-
low the clearance between the stop switch and the
brake pedal to be 0 to 1 mm.