Cub Cadet TANK SZ 54 Operator's Manual page 32

Parking Brake Handle
The parking brake handle should engage with moderate force.
The brake cable should not require adjustment, but if necessary
proceed as follows:
NOTE: There is a cable for each of the transmissions, be sure to
adjust both cables.
1. Locate the brake cable housing nuts on the outside of the
frame and to the inside of the rear tires. See Figure 6-4.
2. Adjust the cable housing nuts one full turn and check
parking capacity. Repeat if parking brake does not hold.
See Figure 6-4.
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Brake Shoes
The brake shoes can be adjusted as the shoes wear. To adjust the
brake shoes proceed as follows:
NOTE: If the brakes need replaced, please see your Cub Cadet
Service Dealer.
1. There is an access hole on the lower inside of the backing
plate inside the rear tires. Locate this hole and remove the
rubber plug to access the adjusting star on the brake shoes.
See Figure 6-5.
Backing Plate
Rubber Plug
Access Hole
Figure 6-5
2. Using a drum brake adjusting tool, or a standard screw driver,
rotate the adjusting star inward toward the axle to to expand
the shoes. Expand the shoes until there is slight contact with
the brake drums. See Figure 6-6.
Adjusting Star
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Figure 6-6
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