Cub Cadet 1030 User Manual

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 6)
NOTE: Your brake may be equipped with a castle nut
and cotter pin instead of the lock nut shown in figure 6.
The brake is located by the left rear wheel inside the
frame. During normal operation of this machine, the
brake is subject to wear and will require periodic
examination and adjustment.
To adjust the brake, remove the cotter pin (if so
equipped). Adjust the nut so the brake starts to
engage when the brake lever is 1/4” to 5/16” away
from the axle housing. Reinstall the cotter pin (if one
was removed).
NOTE: Figure 6 is shown with the unit tipped up on
rear wheels for clarity only.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The caster (forward slant of the king pin) and the
camber (tilt of the wheels out at the top) require no
adjustment. Automotive steering principles have been
used to determine the caster and camber on the
mower. The front wheels should toe-in 1/8 inch. See
figure 7. To adjust, follow these steps:
1. Remove the cotter pin and flat washer which hold
the tie rod to the axle bracket. See figure 7.
2. Adjust the tie rod in or out until the wheels toe-in
approximately 1/8" (Dimension “A” should be
approximately 1/8" less than dimension “B”). See
figure 8.
FIGURE 7.
3. R eplace the tie rod into the wheel bracket, and
replace the cotter pin and flat washer.
DECK ADJUSTMENT
Side to Side Leveling
NOTE: Check tire pressure in all four tires before lev¬
eling the deck. Recommended tire pressure is 12
p.s.i.
If an uneven cut is obtained, the deck may be leveled.
1. Raise the deck to its highest position.
2. With the unit on a hard, level surface, measure
the distance from the bottom edge of both the left
rear and right rear of deck to the ground.
3. If adjustment is needed, loosen the hex nut on
the adjusting screw, located under the right side
of the frame. See figure 9. Move the adjusting
screw inward to lower the right side of the deck,
or outward to raise the right side of the deck.
4. Remeasure the deck as described in step 2, and
readjust if necessary. Tighten the hex nut to
secure the adjusting screw when the deck is
level.
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Cub Cadet 1030 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1030
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English