Cub Cadet SLT1500 Series - Manual (Page 51)

Series 1000 and 1500
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27.3. Remove and discard both cotter pins that secure
the brake pedal shaft and the hydro drive pedal
shaft to the frame. See Figure 27.3.
27.4. Remove the large washers and inner bushings
from each shaft.
27.5. Press both shafts as far outward as possible,
and pry the worn bushings out of the bracket.
See Figure 27.5.
NOTE: A pair of vice-grips and a plate can be
used to press the end of the shaft flush with the
edge of the bracket to aid removal of the bush-
ings.
NOTE: The inner bushing is a hex flange bush-
ing. The outer bushing is similar, but has one
open side. The “tooth” in the top facet of the
bracket that supports the bushing registers in
open side of the bushing.
Figure 27.3
Cotter pins
Figure 27.5
27.6. Clean any corrosion or dirt from the surfaces
where the pedal shafts contact the bushings,
and slip the new bushings into place.
See Figure 27.6.
NOTE: Lubrication with grease may accelerate
bushing wear. If lubrication is applied it should
be in dry form such as graphite or PTFE (Teflon).
27.7. Secure the inner bushings with new cotter pins
and the flat washers that were previously
removed.
27.8. Move the pedal through it’s range of travel to
check for bind. If binding is encountered:
• Bind in a portion if the travel may be caused by a
bent pedal shaft.
• Constant bind is likely to be caused by a bent
bracket.
• Also check for interference between the park
brake and cruise control interlocks.
27.9. Correct any binding condition.
27.10. Connect the brake rod to the brake pedal shaft,
and secure it with a new cotter pin.
27.11. After any brake service is performed, test the
brakes as described in Section 23, then test-
drive the tractor in a safe area that is free of haz-
ards, obstacles, and by-standers before return-
ing the tractor to service.
28. TRANSAXLE SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE:
HYDROSTATIC LT
28.1. In normal use, the transaxle should last the life
of the tractor with minimal maintenance.
Figure 27.6
Clean