Cub Cadet 1405 - Adjusting the Brakes

The air gap should be .010 to .015 inch. Adjust the
self-locking nuts to obtain the proper clearance.
Repeat the operation in all three access slots.
NOTE
If brake plate drags on clutch at .010 to .015
inch air gap, increase air gap to .020 inch.
After two hours of use, recheck and set back
to .010 to .015 inch.
If the above procedure does not work, see your
authorized dealer.
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
During normal operation on this machine, the brakes
are subject to wear and will require periodic examina¬
tion and adjustment.
To check brake adjustment, position the tractor on a
level surface, place the gear shift lever in neutral ("N")
position and perform the following checks:
1. Engage the brake pedal lock. If the unit can be
pushed fonward or rearward, the brake force must
be increased.
2. Release the brake pedal lock. If the unit cannot
be pushed forward or rearward, brake force must
be decreased.
Refer to the following instructions to increase or
decrease brake force.
To increase brake force, refer to Figure 18 and
proceed as follows:
1. P lace the tractor on a level surface, with the
brake pedal lock disengaged.
Figure 15
1. Stop Bolt
2. Cam Lever
3. Top Lock Nut
2. Tighten the top lock nut 1/4 turn at a time until
tractor free movement begins to bind. Then back
off the top lock nut 1/4 turn.
NOTE
If the previously described brake adjustment
does not result in efficient brake operation,
proceed to step number 3.
3. Refer to Figure 16 and tighten the hex nut on the
end of the brake rod, under the spring as follows:
remove the hairpin cotter and flat washer from the
other end of the brake rod to disconnect it, and
tighten the hex nut.
4. Reconnect the brake rod and secure it with flat
washer and hairpin cotter.
Recheck the adjustment making certain correct adjust¬
ment is reached before operating the tractor.
Figure 16
1.
Hairpin Cotter
4. Spring
2.
3.
Flat Washer
Brake Rod
5. Hex Nut
To decrease brake force, refer to Figure 16 and
proceed as follows:
1. Loosen the hex nut on the end of the brake rod
under the spring as follows: remove the hairpin
cotter and flat washer from the other end of the
brake rod to disconnect it, and loosen the hex nut.
■ ^NOTE
At least 3 threads on the end of the brake
rod must remain visible following this adjust¬
ment.
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