Checking And Adjusting The Clutch; Checking The Radiator Hoses And Clamps - Cub Cadet EX2900 Operator's Manual

■ Checking and Adjusting the Clutch

1. Stop the tractor, and chock the tires.
2. Shut down the engine, and remove the starter key
switch.
3. Engage the parking brake securely and check that the
parking brake is locked.
4. Lightly step on the clutch pedal to check that the play
at the end of clutch pedal falls in a range of 0.59 to
0.98 in. (15 to 25 mm).
5. If the play needs to be adjusted, loosen the nut on the
turnbuckle of the clutch rod. Adjust as necessary, then
lightly retighten the nut against the turnbuckle.
6. Check that the play at the end of clutch pedal falls in a
range of 0.59 to 0.98 in. (15 to 25 mm). Then, fully
tighten the nut on the turnbuckle, and check the play
again.
(A) Turnbuckle
(B) Nut
(a) 0.59 to 0.98 in. (15 to 25 mm)

■ Checking the Radiator Hoses and Clamps

1. Park the tractor safely.
2. Raise the hood.
3. Remove the side panel from the right side of the
engine.
NOTE:
●Visually check the hoses for cracks and wear. Squeeze
the hoses to check for evidences of deterioration. Hoses
should not be hard and brittle nor soft or swollen.
4. Check the upper radiator hose for any damage
including cracking. Replace the damaged hose.
5. Check the hose clamps as necessary.
6. Check the lower radiator hose for any damage
including cracking. Replace the damaged hose.
7. Check the hose clamps as necessary.
8. Reinstall the side panel.
9. Lower the hood.
(A) Upper radiator hose
(B) Hose clamps
(C) Lower radiator hose
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