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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Cub Cadet 3186 manual Turning Radius Adjustment, Maintenance Chart, Each Use Hours