Cub Cadet 3X 30 inch HD Operation Manual - Page 17

Shift Rod (If Equipped) If full range of speeds (forward and reverse) cannot be achieved, adjust shift rod as follows: 1. Place shift lever in fastest forward speed position. 2. Remove cotter pin (a) and washer (b) from adjustment ferrule on shift rod and pull it out from shift lever. See Figure 2-60. (a) (b) Figure 2-60 3. Pivot shift bracket downward as far as it will go. See Figure 2-61. Drive Control (Models with out Hydro Transmission) (If Equipped) NOTE: Drive control on units with E-Z Chute™ is non-adjustable. When drive control lever is released and in disengaged "UP" position, cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. NOTE: If excessive slack is present in drive cable or if unit's drive is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. Check adjustment of drive control levers follows: 1. With drive control lever released, push unit gently forward. It should roll freely. 2. Engage drive control lever and gently attempt to push the unit forward. The wheels should not turn. The unit should not roll freely. 3. If equipped with a shift lever, with drive control lever released, move shift lever back and forth between the R2 position and the F6 position several times. There should be no resistance in the shift lever. If any of the above tests failed, the drive cable is in need of adjustment. Proceed as follows: 1. Shut OFF engine. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 2. Loosen lower hex screw on drive cable bracket. See Figure 2-62. Drive Cable Bracket Drive Control (Models with Hydro Transmission) (If Equipped) When drive control lever is released and in disengaged "UP" position, cable should have very little slack. It should NOT be tight. NOTE: If excessive slack is present in drive cable or if unit's drive is disengaging intermittently during operation, the cable may be in need of adjustment. 1. Shut OFF engine. Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual. 2. Loosen upper hex screw on drive cable bracket. See Figure 5-63. Hex Screw Drive Cable Bracket Figure 2-63 3. Position bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension). 4. Retighten upper hex screw. 5. Check for excessive slack in drive control cable. If necessary repeat Steps 2-4 to re-adjust the drive control. Figure 2-61 4. Rotate ferrule up or down on shift rod as necessary until it lines up with upper hole in shift lever. Refer to Figure 2-60 inset. 5. Insert the ferrule into the upper hole and secure with the washer and cotter pin. Hex Screw Figure 2-62 3. Position bracket upward to provide more slack (or downward to increase cable tension). 4. Retighten lower hex screw. 5. Check adjustment of drive control lever as described above to verify proper adjustment has been achieved. Adding Fuel & Oil Refer to the Engine Operator's Manual for information on adding fuel and oil. Section 2 - Assembly & Set-Up 17