Cub Cadet SLTX1000 Series - Manual (Page 69)

HYDRO. DRIVE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
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2b. Check the gap between the brake rotor and the
brake pads.
• There is a fixed pad in the transaxle housing.
• There is a moving pad in the brake caliper.
• Wiggle the brake rotor slightly, and attempt to
insert a 0.015” (0.38mm) feeler gauge between the
rotor and either pad.
2c. Adjust the gap, if necessary, so that the feeler
gauge slips between the pad and the rotor with
light pressure. See Figure 5.16.
• If adjustment is necessary, remove and discard the
cotter pin that locks the adjusting nut.
• Turn the nut to adjust the gap.
• Apply and release the brake pedal, then re-check
the gap.
• If the gap is consistent, install a new cotter pin to
secure the adjustment nut.
2d. If the brake seems to be sticking, or the rotor is
discolored from dragging, remove the brake
yoke for repair or replacement.
2e. Confirm that the drive belt is under tension
when the brake is released.
2f. Set the brake. The drive belt should be slack.
2g. Re-test the operation of the brakes before
returning the tractor to service.
NOTE: The hydrostatic transaxle creates it’s own braking
force from the hydraulic pressure in the hydraulic
motor. The brake is used more as a parking brake
than a service brake. Properly adjusted brakes
generally show little wear over the life of the trac-
tor.
Figure 5.16
Brake
yoke
Brake
rotor