Cub Cadet BIG COUNTRY 4X2, Service Manual

4 X 2 Gear Selector

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4.9.

If the transmission fails to shift in response to the 
control buttons on the dashboard, and the shift 
wedge can be operated by hand with the engine 
off, check the operation of the transmission.

•

Manually place the shift wedge in neutral.

•

Set the parking brake.

•

Start the engine.

CAUTION: 

Keep well clear of any rotating com-

ponents.

CAUTION: 

Do not reach over any rotating com-

ponents or place yourself in a position that may 
cause you to come into contact with rotating 
components.

CAUTION: 

Do not wear loose fitting clothing that 

may tangle in rotating components.

•

Manually shift the transmission into each motion 
gear (forward and reverse), and observe the 
torque reaction of the transmission.  

•

Once a motion gear is engaged, it is possible to 
return to the operator’s position and release the 
parking brake to check wheel motion. 

•

After wheel motion is checked, set the parking 
brake, turn off the engine, and return the shift 
wedge to neutral position.  

•

This procedure may be repeated for the other 
motion gear.  

NOTE: 

Unless the differential lock is engaged (if 

the vehicle is equipped with one) or the parking 
brake is set, with one of the wheel’s brakes dis-
abled, the wheels may not rotate in the expected 
direction because of normal differential action.

•

With the parking brakes released, and the shift 
wedge in neutral, spin the wheels.  If there is 
drag or unusual noises a problem may exist 
within the transaxle or brakes.

4.10. Follow the functional test with a 

visual inspec-

tion

 of the gear selector system.  After it is con-

firmed that the problem lies in the gear selector 
system rather than the transaxle itself, the com-
ponents of the gear selector system should be 
examined.

NOTE: 

Refer to the “Description of the Gear 

Selector System” section of this manual for pic-
tures and descriptions of the components to be 
inspected.  

4.11. Remove the two wing nuts that secure the hood, 

and open the hood.

4.12. Check to see if the arm on the brake pedal is 

releasing the plunger far enough to close the 
contacts within the switch when the pedal is 
pressed.                          

4.13. If an audible click is not heard from the switch 

when the brake pedal is pressed, adjust the 
switch (and the brakes if necessary) as 
described in the “Brake Adjustment” section of 
this manual.

4.14. Check the brake switch connection for tightness, 

and check the condition of the wires leading to 
the switch.  Power passes through the brake 
switch to reach the buttons on the dashboard.

4.15. The back side of the buttons that control the 

gear selector are visible with the hood open.  
Check the connections for tightness and check 
the condition of the wires leading to each button. 
See Figure 4.15.

Figure 4.15

Forward button

Neutral button

Reverse button