Adjusting the Brakes | Cub Cadet 7254 instruction

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 brake linkage as follows:

•Place the tractor on a level surface.

•Stop the tractor engine and engage the parking brake.

•From the right/rear side of the tractor, check the gap between the flange of the brake rod and the ferrule connected to the transmission brake arm. The gap should be a minimum of .160". See Figure 29.

•Check the gap of the brake rod on the left side of the tractor in the same manner.

•If either gap is less than .160", the brake rod should be adjusted.

Adjust the brake linkage as follows:

•Disengage the parking brake.

•Remove the internal cotter pin and disengage the adjustment ferrule at the front of the brake rod from the brake link. See Figure 29.

	BRAKE
BRAKE	PEDAL
ARM	RH BRAKE
	RH BRAKE
	LINK ASS’Y.

BRAKE ROD

ADJUSTMENT

FERRULE INTERNAL

COTTER PIN

FERRULE

ROD

FLANGE

.160" minimum gap

w/brake fully engaged

Figure 29

•Turn the adjustment ferrule onto the rod as needed to shorten the rod and acquire the

.160" minimum gap.

•Reinstall the ferrule and internal cotter pin in the brake link.

•Engage the parking brake and recheck the brake rod gaps. Repeat the above procedures as necessary to obtain the specified minimum gap.

ADJUSTING HYDRAULIC LIFT FEEDBACK ROD

Correct adjustment of the feedback rod (Refer to Figure 30) is instrumental in proper operation of the position control hydraulic lift system.

The feedback rod is adjusted at the factory and should not require futher adjustment. Because of the precise nature of the feedback rod adjustment, it is recommended that any adjustment be per- formed by a qualified mechanic at your Cub Cadet dealer.

If a high pitched squeal continues to emit from the lift valve after repositioning the lift, or the position control feature is not functioning properly, have the position control linkage inspected by your local Cub Cadet dealer. Refer to Figure 30.

FEEDBACK

LINKS

FEEDBACK

RODHYDRAULIC

LIFT VALVE

Figure 30

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Cub Cadet 7254 manual Adjusting the Brakes, Adjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD

Contents

Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions Carefully Operator’s ManualPage To the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Rops Information Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationTractor Model Plate Important Safe Operation Practices General Operation Operating the PTO Slope OperationChildren Do not Safety Frame Rops Service FAN Warning Label Located on Each Side of Radiator Safety LabelsStarting AID Keep Hands Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Battery Warning Label Located Under HoodPTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO Shield Controls and Features Floorboard and Dash Panel Mounted Controls Seat Adjustment Lever PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Steering Wheel Differential Lock Pedal Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Parking Brake Lever Parking Brake Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light PTO Indicator Light Fuel Fill Cap Fender Mounted Conrtols and FeaturesPTO Reverse Override Switch PTO Selection Lever Hand Holds Transmission Hi/Lo Range Shift LeverCup Holder Amber Hazard Lights Rollover Protective Structure Rops Safety Interlock SystemOperation Fueling the Tractor Cold Weather Starting NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresStarting the Engine Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables to Start the EngineStopping the Engine Driving on Slopes Stopping the Tractor Using the FORWARD/REVERSE PedalUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Using the Differential Lock Pedal Using the Hydraulic Lift Lever Using the PTO Selection Lever Engaging the PTO Using the Three Point Hitch Using the PTO Reverse Override SwitchUsing the Hitch Plate Lighting Tractor Weighting On Demand Four Wheel Drive Adjusting the Seat Belt AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Three Point Hitch Adjustments Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Check the TOE-IN AS Follows Adjusting the Brakes Adjusting Hydraulic Lift Feedback ROD General Information MaintenanceLubrication Table 11 5 Lubrication and Maintenance Chart Operation to Service Intervals Be Performed Accessing the Engine Compartment General Battery Information Battery Storage Battery RemovalBattery Maintenance Hazard Bulb Replacement Head Light Bulb ReplacementTail Light Bulb Replacement Servicing Electrical System Instrument Panel Bulb ReplacementAccessing the Fuse Center Instrument Panel Fuses Checking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Main FuseHazard Light Flasher Relay Changing TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Initial Break-In Period Filter Change Changing Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OIL Check Front Axle OilCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Lubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Maintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure RopsLubrication of Main Drive Shaft Wheel Bolt Torque If storing the tractor for 30 days or more Tire MaintenanceTractor Storage Emptying the fuel system Using a fuel stabilizerFront of Engine Removing the Tractor from Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Cleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Engine MaintenanceCleaning the Engine Before servicing Adding Engine OIL Changing the Engine OIL and Filter Checking Engine Coolant Level Changing the Engine Coolant Changing the AIR CleanerInspection of Cooling System Hoses Servicing the Spark Plugs Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Paper Element Changing the Fuel Filter Specifications Hydraulic Lift System Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Brakes Optional Equipment and Accessories DescriptionPage CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX CLEVELAND, Ohio