Cub Cadet 1405 - Page 15

SECTION ill. ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTING THE SEAT
Before starting the tractor, adjust the seat to the most
comfortable driving position. Tilt the seat forward over
the steering wheel, loosen the four adjustment bolts in
the seat support, and slide the seat assembly forward
or rearward to the position which is most comfortable
for the operator. (Refer to Figure 12.)
Retighten the adjustment bolts after the seat is
adjusted.
Figure 12
1. Seat Support
2. Adjustment Bolt
FRAME COVER REMOVAL
2. Lift up and slide frame cover rearward from
underneath the pedestal.
3. Reassemble frame cover using two screws.
CLUTCH ROD ADJUSTMENT
Clutch rod adjustment is necessary when belt slippage
occurs, or when brake/clutch pedal bottoms out on the
running board and does not return to the up position.
If adjustment is needed, contact your authorized
dealer.
ADJUSTING THE POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH
A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, always disengage
all clutches, move gear shift lever into neu¬
tral, depress the brake/clutch pedal, engage
brake pedal lock and turn the ignition "OFF"
before working on the machine.
The clutch is factory adjusted and should not require
further adjustment under normal operating conditions.
However, if the clutch fails to operate properly, check
as follows:
Using a feeler gauge, check the air gap. (Refer to Fig¬
ure 14.) Insert feeler gauge into one of three access
slots located around the outside of the brake plate.
1. Frame Cover
2. Screw
Figure 13
1. Access Slots
2. Brake Plate
Figure 14
3. Self-Locking Nuts