Cub Cadet 8354 - Manual (Page 31)

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• Tighten the adjusting bolt as necessary to
remove the play from the front axle, then
retighten the jam nut.
• Lower the front of the tractor to the ground.
ADJUSTING THE FAN BELT TENSION
If the fan belt becomes loose, the engine may
overheat and/or the battery may not charge. Check
the belt tension and, if necessary, adjust as follows:
• With approximately 22 lbs. of pressure, depress
the backside of the belt at its center point
between the alternator and lower engine pulley.
The deflection of the belt should be
approximately 0.3 inches. See Figure 42.
Figure 42
• If adjustment is needed, loosen the nut on the
alternator mounting bolt and loosen the adjusting
bolt. See Figure 42.
• Pivot the alternator to acquire the correct belt
tension and re-tighten the adjusting screw and
mounting fasteners.
CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
Moderate clutch pedal play ranges from 0.79 to 1.18
inches (20 to 30mm) as measured at the end of the
pedal. If it becomes difficult to disengage the clutch or
pedal play decreases, adjust the length of the clutch
rod. From inside the left side panel, remove the
internal cotter pin and clevis pin to disconnect the
clutch rod. If the clutch is difficult to disengage,
shorten the rod. If there is too little play in the clutch
pedal, lengthen the rod. See Figure 43.
Figure 43
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Moderate brake pedal play, as measured at the end
of the pedals, ranges from 0.98 to 1.38 inches (25 to
35 mm). If the brake pedals need adjustment,
proceed as follows:
• Loosen the jam nuts from the turnbuckle on both
the left and right brake adjustment rods. See
Figure 44.
Figure 44
• Turn the turnbuckle on each rod until both the
right and left brake pedals are within the
acceptable range of play.
• Tighten the jam nuts after adjusting the
turnbuckles.
• Interlock and depress both brake pedals and
check that the parking brake engages properly.
IMPORTANT: The brake pedals should be adjusted
in such a manner that the levels of the right-hand and
left-hand brake pedals are uniform. If they are not
uniform, the brakes may work excessively to one side
when the are depressed simultaneously.
Loosen
Adjusting
Bolt
Loosen Mtg.
Bolt Nut
Depress
V-Belt
0.3 in.
Deflection
0.79 -1.18 in.
Free Play
Clutch Rod
Clevis Pin
Turn Clevis
to Adjust
0.98-1.38 in.
Free Play
Loosen
Jam Nuts
Adjusting
Turnbuckle
Brake Pedal