Cub Cadet 435D - Manual (Page 15)

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Adjusting Brake
To adjust the brakes:
1. Stop the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Turn the ignition key to the STOP position and remove
the key.
3. Make sure the parking brake is released and the
vehicle is in neutral.
4. Unlatch and move hood forward.
5. Check to see if the equalizer bracket is in a horizontal
position. If not, loosen the jam nut and tighten or
loosen brake adjustment nut until satisfactory brake
performance is obtained and equalizer is level. See
Figure 21.
6. Tighten jam nut up against brake adjustment nut.
WARNING: Failure to tighten jam nut
against brake adjustment nut may cause
complete loss of brakes.
IMPORTANT: If gear selector buttons fail to work after
making brake adjustment, adjust brake switch actuator
upwards. If it is found that the gear selector buttons oper-
ate before the vehicle comes to a complete stop, adjust
brake switch actuator downwards. To adjust, loosen brake
switch actuator bolts, then move the actuator up or down
accordingly. See Figure 22.
7. Cautiously complete the testing on level ground by
operating the machine and applying brakes in a
normal manner.
8. Repeat the adjustment procedure if necessary.
Adjusting Throttle Pedal
The throttle pedal assembly can be adjusted for comfort
slightly higher or lower by lining up the holes of the
lower pedal assembly with either the upper two or lower
two holes of the upper pedal assembly. See Figure 23.
Cleaning
The body panels are scratch and impact resistant
automotive quality ABS plastic. The use of standard car
wash soap and non-abrasive car wax is acceptable for
cleaning the body panels. Avoid any abrasive cleaner
or rubbing compounds for these will damage the body
panels. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.
WARNING: DO NOT use a pressure
washer. Damage may occur if direct hose
spray comes in contact with intake open-
ings, or any other electrical components,
i.e. at instrument cluster or under dash.
Figure 21
Equalizer
Bracket
Brake
Adjustment Nut
Brake
Cable Nuts
Jam Nut
Jam Nuts
Figure 23
Figure 22
Brake Switch
Actuator Bolts
Brake Switch
Actuator
Failure to tighten jam
nut against brake
adjustment nut may
cause complete loss
of brakes.
DO NOT use a
pressure washer.
Damage may occur
if direct hose spray
comes in contact with
intake openings, or
any other electrical
components, i.e. at
instrument cluster or
under dash.
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Servicing Your
Utility Vehicle
WARNING