Cub Cadet 1811 User Manual

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 cap screws in the
seat support, and slide the seat assembly forward or
rearward to the position which is most comfortable for
the operator. (See Figure 21.)
Retighten the cap screws after the seat is adjusted.
■ ^NOTE
The battery is located in a well under the
operator's seat for ease In servicing or
replacement when necessary.
ADJUSTING THE POWER TAKE-OFF CLUTCH
A WARNING
To avoid possible injury, always disengage
all clutches, move speed control or gear shift
lever Into neutral, depress the brake, set the
brake pedal lock and turn the ignition "OFF"
before working on the machine.
22.) Insert feeler gauge into one of three access slots
located around the outside of the brake plate. The air
gap should be .017 inch. Adjust the self-locking nuts
to obtain the proper clearance. Repeat the operation
in all three access slots.
Figure 22
1. Access Slots
2. Brake Plate
3. Self-Locking Nuts
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH (1806 Tractor Only)
A CAUTION
On the 1806 tractor the clutch must be
adjusted before the brakes can be adjusted
It is important that a clearance of .050 inch be main¬
tained between the clutch release lever and the clutch
release bearing. In order to maintain this clearance,
the pedal should have a free movement of approxi¬
mately 9/32 inch. This measurement is taken at the
point of contact of the pedal arm with the front edge of
the pedal return stop.
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;
Check fuse on pedestal.
Using a feeler gauge, check the air gap. (See Figure
The clutch pedal adjustments are set at the factory
and should not require frequent attention unless the
linkage has been disturbed or when the pedal move¬
ment becomes less than 9/32 inch. When it Is neces¬
sary to adjust the clutch, turn the adjusting nut on the
clutch release rod In or out as required to get the
proper measurements. (See Figure 23.)
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Cub Cadet 1811 Specifications

General

Drive	2WD
Steering	Manual
Transmission	Hydrostatic
Brakes	Mechanical
Front Tire Size	16x6.50-8
Rear Tire Size	23x10.50-12
Cutting Height	1-4 inches