Adjusting the Brakes | Cub Cadet 5000 Series, 5254 Series guide

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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Cub Cadet 5000 Series, 5254 Series manual Adjusting the Brakes, Internal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD Gauge

Contents

Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Recording Model and Serial Number Information Rops Information Plate Important Safe Operation Practices General Operation Slope Operation Do not Safety Frame Rops ServiceChildren Operating the PTOPage Safety Labels Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodPTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Controls and Features PTO Switch Ignition SwitchSteering Wheel Throttle Handle Seat Adjustment Lever PTO Reverse Override SwitchHand Holds Transmission 4WD Shift Lever Hazard Light Switch Headlight SwitchDifferential Lock Pedal Choke Control Knob Battery Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature LightParking Brake Indicator Light PTO Indicator Light Safety Interlock System OperationRollover Protective Structure Rops Fueling the Tractor NEW Tractor BREAK-IN Procedures Throttle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ PositionStarting the Engine Using Jumper Cables to Start Engine Cold Weather StartingStopping the Engine Driving the Tractor Using the Forward and Reverse Pedals Using the HI/LO Range Shift LeverLOW Using the Differential Lock Pedal Using the 4WD Shift LeverDriving on Slopes Differential Lock Pedal Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchEngaging the PTO Lighting Using the TOP Link Retainer Hook Using the Three Point HitchHazard Lights Removing the Rear PTO Cover Using the Hitch Plate Tractor Weighting Adjustments Adjusting the SeatAdjusting the Seat Belt Three Point Hitch Adjustments Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjusting the Brakes Internal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD GaugeARM Brake Pedal Brake Disc HEX NUT Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information API Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Service Intervals Operation to Accessing the Engine Compartment General Battery Information Battery Removal Charging the BatteryBattery Maintenance Battery Storage Head Light Bulb Replacement Hazard Bulb ReplacementServicing Electrical System Lenses Accessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel FusesRelays Main Fuse Access Hole Transmission Filter Fender Checking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL LevelHydraulic System Filter Part No OIL Fill Plug OIL Level Sight Hole Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OIL Hydraulic System OIL Filter Transmission Drain Plug Check Front Axle Oil Check Final Reduction Gear Case OilChanging Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL OIL Fill PLUG/DIPSTICK Front Axle Full Mark Lubrication of Drive Shaft Lubrication of FWD Drive ShaftWheel LUG NUT Torque Front Axle Drain Plug Tire Maintenance Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsTire Inflation Chart Front of Engine Tractor StorageRemoving the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Engine Maintenance Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Radiator Screen and RadiatorChecking Engine OIL Level Adding Engine OIL Changing the Engine OIL and FilterHEX Drain Cock Engine Valve Coolant Full Mark ADD Mark Reservoir Checking Engine Coolant Level Remote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow Hose Changing the AIR Cleaner Paper Element AIR Cleaner Body Base SealInspection of Cooling System Hoses Changing the Engine Coolant Servicing the Foam Precleaner Servicing the Paper ElementServicing the Spark Plugs Changing the Fuel Filter Specifications Power Take-Off General DimensionsHydraulic Lift System Brakes Optional Equipment and Accessories Description Model Number CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio