Bolens 5264D manual Adjusting the Brakes

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ADJUSTING THE BRAKES

The tractor brakes are adjusted at the factory and should experience minimal wear if the tractor is operated normally. However, all brake pads are subject to wear and at some point the brake linkage may have to be adjusted.

Check the brakes as follows:

•Place the tractor on a level surface. Stop the tractor engine.

•From beneath the RH running board, remove the internal cotter pin to disengage the brake rod ferrule from the brake pedal. Position the brake rod to make certain there is no pull on the brake actuator arm. See Figure 31.

•From the rear of the tractor, use a feeler gauge to measure the gap between the outer brake

puck and the brake disc. The gap should mea- sure between .012 and .015". See Figure 31.

•If the gap is greater than .015", tighten the hex nut on the brake assembly until the gap is within the tolerance.

•Position the ferrule to align with the hole in the brake pedal. If the ferrule does not align with the hole, loosen the jam nut by turning it away from the ferrule

•Adjust the ferrule on the brake rod to align with the brake pedal hole, then tighten the jam nut against the ferrule.

•Insert the ferrule in the brake pedal and secure with the internal cotter pin.

•Repeat the previous steps to check and, if necessary, adjust the LH brake assembly.

INTERNAL

COTTER PIN

JAM NUT

FERRULE

RH BRAKE ROD

GAUGE

.012 - .015" BRAKE ACTUATOR

ARM

BRAKE PEDAL

BRAKE DISC

HEX NUT

Figure 31

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Contents Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Rops Information PlateImportant Safe Operation Practices General OperationSlope Operation Do notSafety Frame Rops ServiceChildren Operating the PTOPage Safety Labels Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodFAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldControls and Features PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSteering Wheel Throttle HandleSeat Adjustment Lever PTO Reverse Override SwitchHand Holds Transmission 4WD Shift LeverHazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Foldable Rops Rollover Protective StructureBattery Indicator Light Oil Pressure IndicatorPTO Engaged Indicator Brake Engaged IndicatorSafety Interlock System OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops Folding the RopsNEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Fueling the TractorStarting the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start Engine Cold Weather Starting below 14 FStopping the Engine Driving the TractorUsing the Forward and Reverse Pedals Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverLOW Stopping the TractorUsing the Differential Lock Pedal Using the 4WD Shift LeverDriving on Slopes Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchEngaging the PTO LightingUsing the TOP Link Retainer Hook Using the Three Point HitchHazard Lights Removing the Rear PTO CoverUsing the Hitch Plate Tractor WeightingFront Weights Weighting the Rear of the TractorAdjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Check the TOE-IN AS FollowsAdjusting the Brakes Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation toAccessing the Engine Compartment General Battery InformationBattery Removal Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Battery StorageAzard Bulb Replacement Servicing Electrical SystemMain Fuse Never use a higher amperage fuseAccessing the Lower Dash Panel Area Electrical Circuit RelaysRight Side Left SideChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hydraulic System Filter Part NoChanging Hydraulic System Filter Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OILCheck Front Axle Oil Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Lubrication of Drive Shaft Lubrication of FWD Drive ShaftWheel LUG NUT Torque Tire Maintenance Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTractor Storage Removing the Tractor from StorageEngine Information and Maintenance Daihatsu Emission Control Defects Warranty CoverageIgnition System Engine Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator SCREEN/RADIATORChecking Engine OIL Level Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter Checking Engine Coolant Level Inspection of Cooling System HosesChanging the Engine Coolant Changing the AIR Cleaner Servicing the Fuel Filter Draining The Fuel FilterChanging The Fuel Filter Specifications Power Take-Off General DimensionsHydraulic Lift System BrakesOptional Equipment and Accessories Description Model NumberCUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio