Section 6: Adjustments And Maintenance - Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 TRACTOR GT 3200 Operator's Manual

SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS and MAINTENANCE

Seat Adjustment
WARNING:
the seat when the tractor is
moving, as this could cause
the operator to lose control
of the tractor.
For the comfort of the operator, the
tractor is equipped with an easy to
operate adjustable seat. There are
also three seat mounting positions to
provide additional adjustment.
To adjust the seat forward or back,
slide the seat adjustment lever to the
left; reposition the seat to your most
comfortable position; and release the
seat adjustment lever. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
If additional adjustment is desired, flip
the seat forward, remove the four
screws fastening the seat, and re-
mount the seat on the hinge brackets
as follows (See Figure 13):
Seat
Rearward
Seat Hinge
Bracket
Figure 13
• Seat forward-use front two holes.
• Seat middle-use middle two holes.
• Seat rearward-use rear two holes
Do not adjust
Seat
Adjustment
Lever
Seat
Forward
Brake Inspection and Adjustment
During normal operation, the tractor
brake is subject to minimal wear. How-
ever, the brake should be periodically
tested, and adjusted if necessary.
Checking the Brake.
Place the tractor on a firm and level
surface. Stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
Pull and lock the transmission release
rod in the "Transmission Released"
position. Perform the following checks:
NOTE: The tractor may be difficult to
push because of the hydro transmis-
sion's braking action.
• Engage the parking brake. If the
tractor can be pushed forward or
rearward, the braking force must be
increased.
• Release the Parking Brake Lever. If
the tractor
forward or rearward, the braking
force must be decreased.
Turning Radius Adjustment
This tractor is equipped with hydraulic
power steering which is set at the
factory. The turning radius should be
equal for both left and right hand
turns. If adjustment is necessary
please contact your authorized Cub
Cadet dealer.
Accessing Engine Compartment
The engine compartment can be
accessed by raising the hood as
follows:
• Lift the hood straight upward at the
recessed notches of the side panels
to disengage the internal hood latch.
• Carefully pivot the hood forward to
open.
To close the hood:
• Carefully pivot the hood rearward to
lower.
• Push down on the front of the hood
to engage the internal hood latch.
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cannot be pushed