Textron Ransomes CT435, Operator Instructions Manual

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LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Adjusting Toe-In
1. Loosen the tie rod lock nuts.
2. Adjust the tie rod tube assembly as required
to give zero to 1 3/64-inch (0-5 mm) toe-in.
3. After the correct toe-in is obtained, tighten the
tie rod lock nuts.
BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
Foot Brake Adjustment
Whenever the brake pedal travel becomes
excessive, or if the travel of one pedal is unequal to
that of the other, adjustment of each pedal should
be made in the following manner
1. Loosen the lock-nut, Figure 67, and rotate the
brake rod as necessary until there is 1-3/8-1-
3/4 inch (35-45mm) of pedal free play.
Lengthening the rod increases free play while
shortening the rod decreases free play.
2. Test drive the tractor to make sure the braking
action of both rear wheels is equal. Readjust
as necessary.
Figure 67 - Brake Pedal Adjustment
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the parking brake lever travel becomes excessive
or the parking brake efficiency is reduced, adjust the
parking brake, as follows:
1. Check and if necessary, adjust the foot
brakes, as previously described.
2. Release the parking brake lever, Figure 67A.
Slacken the locknut and turn the adjusting nut
so that both rear wheels are locked when the
parking brake lever is applied 3-4 notches on
the ratchet.
3. Ensure the rear wheels turn freely with the
parking brake lever released.
4. Tighten the locknut without disturbing the
adjusting nut.
IMPORTANT: Check the brake cables for corrosion,
fraying or kinks. Ensure both inner cables move
freely in the outer cables and are lubricated with a
high quality grease. Replace any unserviceable
cables.
Figure - 67A
CLUTCH PEDAL ADJUSTMENT
To obtain maximum clutch life, it is essential that
the clutch pedal free travel be checked every 50
hours so as to maintain free travel at 3/4-1-3/16
inches (19-30 mm), Figure 68.
1 Slacken the locknut. Remove the cotter pin
and clevis pin.