Cub Cadet Challenger 550, Service Manual

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Periodic Maintenance
3‐20
Maintenance and Adjustment of the UTV
Caution:
Checking the Brake fluid Level
1) Place the vehicle on a level surface
2) Locate reservoir by left front tire
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.
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
groove (a) are almost disappeared replace
the brake pads as a set.
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
groove (a) are almost disappeared replace
the brake pads as a set.
3. Install the rear wheels