M48 Tank

3.5.For complete brake adjustment procedures, refer to the “Brake Adjustment” section of this manual. For the purpose of tracking, insure that the brake linkage bellcranks and rods are well lubricated, not damaged, and work as intended. See Figure 3.5.

BRAKE CONNECTING

ROD

Brake

Link

REAR BRAKE

ARM ASSEMBLY

BELLCRANK

MOUNTING

SHAFT

Figure 3.5

3.6.To check for brake drag, open the the relief valve on each hydro pump. With the parking brake released, both wheels should rotate with hand pressure. See Figure 3.6.

OPEN

HYDRO PUMP

HYDRO RELIEF VALVE

Figure 3.6

NOTE: Some hydraulic system drag will be present, but a dragging brake will be immedi- ately apparent.

3.7.If in doubt about the source of brake drag, dis- connect the brake link rod from the actuator arm on the brake assembly. The actuator arm should return to center, releasing the brakes. See Figure 3.7.

BRAKE LINK

BRAKE ACTUATOR

ARM

Figure 3.7

3.8.Check the condition of the belt tensioner and belt that drives the hydro pumps. See Figure 3.8.

DRIVE BELT

TENSIONER

Figure 3.8

3.9.Before making neutral control and tracking adjustments, make sure the relief valves on both hydro pumps are fully closed.

3.10.To check neutral control, safely lift and support the rear wheels of the Tank.

3.11.Start the engine, and release the parking brake. Do not move the lap bars from the neutral posi- tion. If either wheel rotates, neutral control adjustment will be necessary. Turn off the engine.

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Cub Cadet M48 Brake Connecting ROD, Rear Brake ARM Assembly Bellcrank Mounting Shaft, Open Hydro Pump Hydro Relief Valve

M48 specifications

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