Cub Cadet 5000 Series - Manual (Page 10)

Domestic Series 5000 Hydraulics
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3. EXTERNAL CHECKS
3.1. If the transmission creeps, check the neutral
control adjustment. See Figure 3.1.
NOTE: Complete neutral control adjustment pro-
cedures can be found in the 2004 Cub Cadet
Technical C.D.
3.2. If the tractor fails to achieve full ground speed,
check the adjustment of the linkages that control
the hydrostatic drive system.
NOTE: Advertised maximum ground speed
High range forward:8 MPH (12.9 KPH)
Low range forward: 4 MPH (6.44 KPH)
High range reverse:4 MPH (6.44 KPH)
Low range reverse: 2 MPH (3.22 KPH)
3.3. Confirm that full travel is achieved in the forward
direction. See Figure 3.3.
3.4. Confirm that full travel is achieved in the reverse
direction. See Figure 3.4.
3.5. If the brake and drive pedals “fight” with each
other, the drive control rod is out of adjustment.
See Figure 3.5.
NOTE: Isolate the hydrostatic drive unit from the
linkage, and confirm the correct adjustment of
the neutral return before adjusting the linkage.
NOTE: After correct neutral return adjustment is
established, adjust the ferrule on the drive con-
trol rod so that it rests lightly against the front
edge of the slot that it fits into when the parking
brake is engaged.
Figure 3.1
Neutral return bracket
Move shoulder bolt
in slot to establish
neutral
Figure 3.3
Hydro linkage:
Forward
Rod pulls hydro linkage
Pedal linkage Forward
Brake linkage
Note:
gap
Figure 3.4
Hydro linkage:
Reverse
Pedal linkage: Reverse
Brake
linkage
Note: gap
Figure 3.5
Pedal linkage:
Neutral
Brake linkage:
brakes applied
Note:
gap
Pin locks linkage
Drive control rod