Cub Cadet M48 Shoulder Nuts, Brake Rear Bellcrank Link Shaft ROD, Brake Link ROD Rear Brake

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M48 Tank

7.7.Loosen the jam nut that locks the shoulder nut in position on the brake connector rod using a 9/16” wrench and a 3/4” wrench. See Figure 7.7.

SHOULDER NUTS

7.11.Remove the hairpin clip and clevis pin that secures the clevis on the end of the brake con- nector rod to the rear brake arm assembly on both sides. See Figure 7.11.

BRAKE

REAR

BELLCRANK

LINK

SHAFT

ROD

 

JAM NUTS

BRAKE CONNECTOR RODS

Figure 7.7

REAR BRAKE ARM ASSEMBLY

BUSHING

BRAKE CONNECTOR ROD

7.8.Remove the hairpin clip that secures the brake link rod to the brake arm on the brake assembly.

7.9.Repeat on other side.

7.10.Disconnect the brake link rods (left and right). See Figure 7.10.

BRAKE LINK ROD

REAR BRAKE

 

ARM ASSEMBLY

Figure 7.10

Figure 7.11

7.12.Confirm that the rear brake arm assembly moves freely on the rear bellcrank shaft, is suffi- ciently well lubricated, and is free from excessive play caused by worn busings. See Figure 7.12.

Figure 7.12

NOTE: If rear brake arm assembly service is needed, the rear bell crank shaft that the arms pivot on can be easily removed by unbolting the brake shaft holders, removing the cotter pins and washers that locate the brake arm assem- blies on the shaft.

NOTE: Both washers that fit next to each rear brake arm go between the arm and the cotter pin.

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Contents Cub Cadet M48 Tank Page Table of Contents Page About this Section Drive System AdjustmentOIL Filter Battery First Hole Second Hole Fluid LevelOpen Hydro Pump Hydro Relief Valve Brake Connecting RODRear Brake ARM Assembly Bellcrank Mounting Shaft Brake Link Brake Actuator ARMReturn to Neutral Cylinder Right Testing Hydro Pump Output ElbowJAM NUT Stop Bolt Replacing the Hydro Pump Puller Pulley FAN NUT WasherSpring Tensioner Pulley ARM NUT ROD END Bolt Lock Washer Control ARMReturn Line Feed Line Close ElbowHydro Pressure Lines Pump Between Pump Motor Adaptors Mounting Bolt Pulley with KEY NEW Pump Replacing the Hydro Motor Disconnectmounting Bolts Motor PlateOrientation Marks Arrow to Fittings Brake Drum Assembly Brake Linkage Adjustment Brake Rear Bellcrank Link Shaft ROD Rear Brake ARM Assembly Bushing Brake Connector RODShoulder Nuts Brake Link ROD Rear BrakeBrake Switch Adjust HereFront M72 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank Other Tank Features M48 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank Kohler EFI Electronic Control Module Fuel pump Fuel filter is easily accessible. See Figure Electrical connection for injector Fuel injector EFI ControlsM48 Tank M48 Tank M48 Tank
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M48 specifications

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