Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 30

having a capacity of more than 6 quarts. Reinstall
the drain plug (See Figure 6-2).
IMPORTANT: If the transmission oil is to be re-used,
cover the container holding the drained oil to prevent
contamination. Contaminated transmission oil can
damage the hydro transmission.
TRANSMISSION
OIL FILTER
Figure 6-2
3. Clean around the base of the transmission oil filter
and remove the filter by turning it counterclockwise
(Refer to Figure 6-2).
4. Apply a light coating of clean transmission oil to the
gasket of the new filter. Install the filter by turning
it clockwise, by hand, until the gasket contacts the
filter base on the transmission housing; then
tighten the filter an additional 1/2 turn.
5. Clean the area around the transmission oil fill plug/
dipstick to prevent debris from entering the
transmission case.
6. Remove the oil fill plug/dipstick from the oil fill port
and SLOWLY pour oil into the oil fill port. Fill the
transmission case until the oil level reaches the
"FULL" mark on the dipstick (Refer to Figure 5-1).
7. Reinstall the oil fill plug/dipstick securely into the
oil fill port.
8. Start the engine and allow it to run for a few
minutes. Shut the engine off, then check for leaks
and re-check the oil level in the transmission case.
WARNING: The oil fill plug/dipstick must
be installed securely into the fill port at
all times when the engine is operating.
ADJUSTING THE BRAKES
During normal operation of this tractor, the brakes are
subject to wear and will need periodic examination and
adjustment.
To check the brake adjustment, position the tractor on
a firm and level surface. Stop the tractor engine and
remove the ignition key. Pull and lock the transmission
release lever in the "TRANSMISSION RELEASED"
position. Perform the following checks:
TRANSMISSION
DRAIN PLUG
1. Engage the brake pedal lock. If the tractor can be
pushed forward or rearward, the braking force
must be increased.
2. Release the brake pedal lock. If the tractor cannot
be pushed forward or rearward, the braking force
must be decreased.
To adjust the braking force proceed as follows (Refer
to Figure 6-3):
1. Place the tractor on a level surface with the brake
pedal lock disengaged. Stop the tractor engine
and remove the ignition key.
2. Working from the under right side of the tractor, at
the brake pedal shaft, locate the front threaded
end of the brake rod:
• Remove the internal cotter pin from the brake
rod adjustment ferrule and withdraw the ferrule
from the brake cam. See Figure 6-3.
• Loosen the hex flange insert lock nut from
against the ferrule.
To increase the braking force —
Turn the ferrule clockwise (inward) one full turn at
a time until the ferrule can be inserted into the
brake cam while applying a minimal tension on
the spring.
To decrease the braking force —
Turn the ferrule counterclockwise (outward) one
full turn at a time until the ferrule can be inserted
into the brake cam while applying a minimal
tension on the spring.
3. Turn the ferrule counterclockwise (outward) one
full turn to release the slight spring tension.
Tighten the hex flange insert lock nut against the
ferrule, then insert the ferrule into the brake cam
and secure with the internal cotter pin.
Viewed from top (fender off)
INTERNAL
COTTER PIN
Recheck the brake adjustment to ensure proper brake
operation before operating the tractor. If brake rod
adjustment does not correct the problem, see your
authorized Cub Cadet dealer.
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HEX FLANGE
INSERT LOCK NUT
ADJUSTMENT
FERRULE
BRAKE
ROD
SPRING
BRAKE
CAM
Figure 6-3