Cub Cadet 71 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CLUTCH AND BRA K E
(International Cub Cadet 71, 102 and 122 Tractors)
As the clutch and brake are both operated
by the same pedal, care must be taken to
maintain a neutral zone so the clutch is dis-
engaged when the brake is applied.
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH
It is important that a clearance of .050-
inch be maintained between the clutch release
lever and the clutch release bearing. In order
to maintain this clearance. the pedal should
have a free movement of approximately 3/16-
inch. See Illust. 21. This measurement is taken
at the point of contact of the pedal arm withthe
front edge of the pedal return stop.
The clutch pedal adjustments are set at the
factory and should not require frequent atten-
tion unless the linkage has been disturbed or
when the pedal movement becomes less than
3/16-inch. When it is necessary to adjust the
clutch, turn the adjusting nut "A" on the clutch
release rod (1IIust. 22) in or out as required to
get the proper measurements.
ADJUSTING THE BRAKE
The brake should engage when. the pedal
arm is pressed down to within a maximum of
l-5/l6-inches and a minimum of 3/4-inch dis-
tance above the top of the left foot support,
which serves as the pedal stop. See Illust. 21.
It may be possible to push the pedal all the
way down to the pedal stop, but this is of no
concern as long as the brake is engaged when
the pedal arm is at least 3/4-inch above the
pedal stop.
To adjust the brake, loosen the jam nut
"B" and turn the brake lever adjusting screw
"C" (1IIust. 22) in or out as required to get thismeasurement.
The brake must not engagebefore
the pedal arm is within the maximum
distance of 1-5/16-inches above the pedal stop.
Illust.22
Clutch and brake adjustments.
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