Cub Cadet 3186 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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With the brake pedal disengaged,
insert an .030 feeler gauge between
the inner brake pad and the rotor. If
the .030 gauge does not fit, the
brakes are overly tightened and
should be loosened.
Attempt to insert an .060 feeler
gauge between the inner brake pad
and the rotor. The .060 clearance
is maximum allowable clearance
and insertion of the gauge should
not be possible.
If the .060 gauge can be inserted
the brake must be tightened.
Accessing the brake adjustment nut
from the rear of the tractor, beneath
the fender, turn the nut clockwise to
tighten and counterclockwise to
loosen the brake assembly. See Fig-
ure 16.
Turn the adjustment nut as neces-
sary to obtain the .030 to .060
clearance.
Repeat the above procedure to
check and adjust the other brake
assembly as necessary.
Turning Radius Adjustment
This tractor is equipped with power
assisted steering which is set at the
factory. The turning radius should be
equal for both left and right hand turns.
If adjustment is necessary please con-
tact your authorized Cub Cadet dealer.
SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Chart
Change oil and filter after first 8 hours
More often under dusty conditions
†† Clean every 25 hours or more often under dusty or dirty conditions
Each Use
50 Hours
100 Hours
150 Hours
200 Hours
250 Hours
300 Hours
Grease front wheel bearings
Grease L/R steering knuckles
Grease front pivot axle
Check engine oil level
Change engine oil and filter ‡•••
Check transmission oil level
Change transmission oil filter •••••
Change transmission oil ••
Check air cleaner & housing
Clean & re-oil foam air
pre-cleaner
††
Change air cleaner
paper cartride
†††