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Cub Cadet 1282 User Manual

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Check fuse on pedestal.
~ CAUTION
To avoid possible injury, always dis-
engage all clutches, move speed
control into neutral, depress the
brake, set the brake pedal lock and
turn the ignition "OFF" before work-
ing on the machine.
FIGURE 16.
Thread the clevis onto the brake rod one turn.
Reconnect the clevis to the jackshaft assembly.
There should be a minimum amount of clearance
(no drag) between the brake pads and the rotor.
See figure 17. If not, repeat adjustment .as
necessary.
Using a feeler gauge, check the air gap. See figure
15. Insert feeler gauge into one of three access
slots located around the outside of the brake
plate. The air gap should be .O10-.015-inches. Ad-
just the self-locking nuts to obtain the proper
clearance. Repeat the operation in all three ac-
cess slots.
NOTE: If brake plate drags on clutch at
.O10-.015-inches air gap, increase air gap to
.O20-inches.
If the above procedure does not work, see your
authorized dealer.
FIGURE 17.
FIGURE 15.
1. Access slots
2. Brake plate
3. Self-locking nuts
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
During normal operation of this machine, the
brakes are subject to wear and will require
periodic examination and adjustment.
With the brake pedal disengaged, remove the
clevis pinned end of one of the brake rod
assemblies from the jackshaft assembly by
removing the cotter pin from the clevis pin. See
figure 16.
NOTE: Figure 17 is shown with the wheel and
fender assembly removed for clarity.
Repeat the adjustment on the brake rod assembly
on the other side of the tractor.
Recheck brake adjustment and insure proper
brake operation before operating the tractor.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8".
Measure the distances A and B on the frontwheels.
See figure 18.
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Cub Cadet 1282 Specifications

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BrandCub Cadet
Model1282
CategoryLawn Mower
LanguageEnglish

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