Cub Cadet 1872 Owner's Manual

Figure 20. Right Side Shown
1. Cotter Pin and Washer (Both Sides)
2. Brake Rod (Both Sides)
3. Jam Nut (Both Sides)
4. Clevis (Both Sides)
5. Disc Pads (Both Sides)
5. Adjust each brake rod in turn by;
A. To tighten the brakes, shorten the length
of the brake rod by turning it into the
clevis.
B. To loosen the brakes, make the brake rod
longer by turning it away from the clevis.
6 . Adjust the brake rods until the disc pads apply a
light amount of friction against the rotor.
7. Reinstall cotter pins, washers, and tighten jam
nuts.
8 . Recheck brake adjustment. If the adjustment is
correct, remove wood block and lower tractor.
9. With the wood block removed, the brake disc
pads must not rub against the brake rotor.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8
inch.
Measure the distances A and B on the front wheels,
(See Figure 21.)
6. Rotor (Both Sides)
7. Clearance Between Disc Pads and Rotor
(Both Sides)
8. Turning Brake Pedal Arms
9. Wheel Lug Bolts
■ ^NOTE
Dimension B should be approximately 1/8
inch less than dimension A.
(1/8” LESS THAN A)
Figure 21
For adjustments of toe-in see your authorized Cub
Cadet dealer.
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Cub Cadet 1872 Specifications

General

Horsepower	18 HP
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Drive Type	2WD
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Capacity	5 U.S. gal (18.9 L)
PTO	Mid
Max Speed	8 mph