Cub Cadet Challenger 500, Service Manual

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Periodic Maintenance
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Maintenance and Adjustment of the UV
Adjust:

Pull back the adjuster cover
(1).

Loosen the locknut (2).

Turn the adjuster (3) in or out
to achieve proper free play.

Tighten the lock nut.

Slide the adjuster cover back
to its original position.
Caution:
Do not mix different type of brake
fluid.
Use Dot
3
brake fluid only as
mixing can cause brake failure and
expensive repairs.
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS
1. Remove the front wheels.
2. Check:
·
When the brake pads wear indicator
grooves (a) have almost disappeared,
replace the brake pads as a set.
5) Install the console, passenger’s
seat and driver’s seat.
Checking the Brake fluid Level
1) Place the vehicle on a level surface.
2) Lift the hood.
3) Check the reservoir level line (1).
Fluid should be above the “Min” line.
Note:
Brake fluid may erode painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
fluid immediately.
3. Operate the brake pedal.
4. Install:
·
front wheels
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
1. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Check:
·
When the brake pads wear indicator
grooves (a) have almost disappeared,
replace the brake pads as a set.
3. Install the rear wheels.