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Note: If you wish to move the mower by
pushing, you must release the dynamic brak-
ing. Locate the levers at the rear of the mower.
Pull both levers out and lock in position. After
pushing the mower to the desired location,
return both levers to the operating position
(See page 18 Figure 8
).
When the mower is parked with the engine running
and the steering levers opened out in the neutral
position, the parking brakes should be applied. The
parking brakes are disk-type brakes integrated into
each transaxle.They are both engaged by the same
operating lever.
1.
Adjustments:
The parking brake handle is an
overcenter lever that should engage with
moderate force.
Note: To increase parking brake capacity
tighten the brake rods going back to the brake
arms equally. Tighten rods one full turn and
check parking capacity. Repeat Step.
To adjust either brake individually, disconnect the
brake rod from the brake arm by removing the cotter
pin from the clevis pin and pulling the clevis pin from
the brake clevis. Loosen the hex nut and turn the
brake clevis in a clockwise direction one full turn
looking down the brake rod. This will tighten the brake
about .040 inch. Tighten the hex nut and reassemble
the brake clevis to the brake shaft assembly.
Normally, both brakes should be adjusted and equal
amount.
2.
Repair:
The mower is equipped with internal
wet disc brakes and will not normally require
maintenance. If they are not working properly,
please contact your service center.
F. Hydraulic System
1.
Hoses:
Check the hoses from the hydraulic
oil tank to the transaxles daily for leaks or
abrasion and replace any damaged hoses.
Make certain there are no kinks or twists in
any hose.
2.
Hydraulic Oil Tank and Filters:
Note: Change the hydraulic oil and the oil
filter after 500 hours of operation and every
500 hours thereafter.
To drain the hydraulic oil tank, place a 2 gallon drain
pan under the transaxles. Remove the filters, drain
the transaxles and the tank. Remove the filters by
unscrewing in a counterclockwise direction. The filters
will be full of oil, so empty each into the drain pan.
Coat the filter seal with Shell Rimula 15W40 oil or
equivalent. Screw the filter onto the filter base until it
seats, and then add another one-half turn to seal.
Note: Always wipe off the hydraulic tank fill
cap and the area around it before removing
the cap to prevent dirt from contaminating the
oil.
Remove the fill cap and fill the tank with the same
15W40 oil selected for the filter until the oil level is up
to the full cold line on the tank. Leave this air space
for expansion. Start the engine and let it run at idle for
about five minutes. Check the filters for leaks. Idling
the engine and the transaxless in this way will purge
any air from the system. Shut off the engine and
recheck the oil level in the tank. Top-off if necessary
until the oil level is up to the full cold line on the tank.
Note: After unit is up to operating tempera-
ture, turn off engine and re-check hydraulic
oil. If oil appears foamy or contains excessive
air bubbles, DO NOT OPERATE UNIT. Contact
Cub Cadet Service Dealer.
3.
Hydrostatic Transmissions and motors:
The pumps are the hardest-working compo
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nents in the hydraulic system. They are in
operation all the time the engine is running.
Because of extremely close tolerances, wear
is an important factor in their life.
Contami-
nants
in the hydraulic oil does the greatest
harm to the pumps.
Contaminants or foreign matter in the oil will
damage the pumps . To prevent this, use a fil
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ter that captures particles as small as 30
microns or 30 millionths of a meter in diame
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ter. You can help in the battle against dirt by
being very careful when you remove or repair
a component in the hydraulic system. Thor
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oughly clean off any component before you
work on it. Plug the ends of any hose or line
you remove with a rubber or plastic plug. Use
plastic caps to seal off the ends of hydraulic
fittings. Place any component you remove in a
clean plastic bag so it can’t pick up dust or
dirt. Clean your hands frequently when work
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ing on the hydraulic components.
Note: The transaxles are not owner-repair-
able. If a transaxle fails, contact your cub
cadet dealer. Do not disassemble the tran
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saxle.
4.
Steering Lever Adjustments:
Place the
mower on level ground with the engine run
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ning, parking brake off and steering levers
opened out to the neutral position. If the
Mower begins to creep, adjust the Steering
Levers.
If the mower creeps, first determine whether it
creeps to the right or left side and which direc
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tion the mower moves — to the front or the