Cub Cadet 8354 manual Adjusting the FAN Belt Tension, Clutch Adjustment, Brake Adjustment

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•Tighten the adjusting bolt as necessary to remove the play from the front axle, then retighten the jam nut.

•Lower the front of the tractor to the ground.

ADJUSTING THE FAN BELT TENSION

If the fan belt becomes loose, the engine may overheat and/or the battery may not charge. Check the belt tension and, if necessary, adjust as follows:

•With approximately 22 lbs. of pressure, depress the backside of the belt at its center point between the alternator and lower engine pulley. The deflection of the belt should be approximately 0.3 inches. See Figure 42.

0.3 in.

 

Loosen

 

Adjusting

Deflection

 

 

 

Bolt

 

 

Loosen Mtg.

Bolt Nut

Depress

V-Belt

Figure 42

•If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut on the alternator mounting bolt and loosen the adjusting bolt. See Figure 42.

•Pivot the alternator to acquire the correct belt tension and re-tighten the adjusting screw and mounting fasteners.

CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT

Moderate clutch pedal play ranges from 0.79 to 1.18 inches (20 to 30mm) as measured at the end of the pedal. If it becomes difficult to disengage the clutch or pedal play decreases, adjust the length of the clutch rod. From inside the left side panel, remove the internal cotter pin and clevis pin to disconnect the clutch rod. If the clutch is difficult to disengage, shorten the rod. If there is too little play in the clutch pedal, lengthen the rod. See Figure 43.

Clutch Rod

Turn Clevis

to Adjust

Clevis Pin

 

0.79 -1.18 in.

 

 

 

Free Play

Figure 43

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Moderate brake pedal play, as measured at the end of the pedals, ranges from 0.98 to 1.38 inches (25 to 35 mm). If the brake pedals need adjustment, proceed as follows:

•Loosen the jam nuts from the turnbuckle on both the left and right brake adjustment rods. See Figure 44.

Loosen

Jam Nuts

Adjusting

 

 

 

Brake Pedal

 

 

 

Turnbuckle

 

 

 

 

0.98-1.38 in. Free Play

Figure 44

•Turn the turnbuckle on each rod until both the right and left brake pedals are within the acceptable range of play.

•Tighten the jam nuts after adjusting the turnbuckles.

•Interlock and depress both brake pedals and check that the parking brake engages properly.

IMPORTANT: The brake pedals should be adjusted in such a manner that the levels of the right-hand and left-hand brake pedals are uniform. If they are not uniform, the brakes may work excessively to one side when the are depressed simultaneously.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyCalling Service Information Table of ContentsTo the Owner Tractor Recording Model and Serial Number InformationPlate Engine Serial no General Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesPage Page Children Slope OperationDo not Service Safety Frame RopsOperating the PTO Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Switches and Dash Mounted Controls Controls and FeaturesIgnition Switch PTO Switch Light SwitchTurn Signal Switch Hazard Lamp SwitchHand Throttle Lever Forward/Reverse Shift LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Clutch Pedal Floor Board and Fender Mounted ControlsBrake Pedals Right and Left Auxiliary Hydraulics Lever Optional Foot ThrottleMain Shift Lever Hi-Lo Range Shift LeverHydraulic Control Levers Differential Lock PedalBrake Pedal Lock Mid PTO Lever Seat Adjustment LeverFueling the Tractor OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops PRE-STARTING ChecksStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineStopping the Tractor Driving on Slopes Turning the TractorDriving on Roadways Travel Speeds Check While OperatingUsing the Front Wheel Drive Using the Differential LockUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Penetration w/Draft Control Only Using the MID PTOUsing the Drawbar Ground Penetration w/Draft Control and Position SurfaceCheck Links Using the Three Point HitchTop Link Lifting RodsTractor Weighting Using Remote Hydraulics OptionalAdjusting Front Axle AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-INClutch Adjustment Adjusting the FAN Belt TensionBrake Adjustment Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread Width Adjusting the Micro Switch HeightTo Adjust Checking Steering Wheel Lubrication Table MaintenanceGeneral Information Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartFuel System Accessing the Engine CompartmentServicing the Fuel Filter Bleeding the Fuel SystemChecking the Fuel Lines Checking the Engine Oil Level Engine OIL and OIL FilterAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter Checking the Transmission Oil Level Transmission OIL and OIL FilterChanging the Transmission Oil and Filter Changing the Front Axle Oil Servicing the Front AxleChecking the Front Axle Oil Lever Adding Front Axle OilDraining the Clutch Housing Servicing the AIR CleanerServicing the Cooling System Checking and Cleaning Radiator ScreenChecking and Adding Coolant Checking the Radiator Hoses Changing the CoolantLubricating the Tractor Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure Battery Maintenance Servicing the BatteryGeneral Battery Information Battery RemovalFuse Box Re-charging the BatteryBattery Storage Servicing the Electrical System FusesMain Slow Blow Fuse Tire MaintenanceTractor Storage Engine Troubleshooting TroubleshootingWhen Engine is Difficult To Start When Color of Exhaust Is Especially Bad When Output Is InsufficientWhen Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is Running When Engine Suddenly StopsWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately Tractor TroubleshootingCondition of Battery Cause Countermeasures Battery TroubleshootingModel SpecificationsPTO CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX
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