Cub Cadet J466, Operator'S Manual

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Changing Brake Pads

WARNING: Using an unstable lifting device 
and vehicle support may result in bodily 

injury. Use a safe lifting device and sup-
ports to work on raised vehicle. 

To gain access to the brake pads, remove the wheel as 
described in the 

Wheel Replacement

 Section. If less 

than .030” of material remains on the pad, replace.

NOTE

: Brake pads must be replaced as a set, ie., right 

rear and left rear.

To change the brake pads, follow the steps below and 
refer to Figure 16.

1

.  Remove clips at the end of the mounting bolts.

2

.  Remove mounting bolts securing caliper and brake 

pads to mounting bracket.

3

.  Remove brake pads from caliper and replace with new 

pads.

4

.  Press in brake piston and place caliper and new brake 

pads into place in the mounting bracket, making sure 
brake disc is between the two brake pads.

IMPORTANT

: When pressing in brake piston, take care 

not to damage rubber piston seal.

5.  Secure caliper and brake pads to mounting bracket 

with mounting bolts and clips removed earlier. Torque 
the mounting bolts to 32 to 36 ft. lbs.

6.  Replace wheel as described in 

Wheel Replacement

section.

Draining CVT Cover

Drain CVT cover every 50 hours or after driving vehicle 
through more than 12” of water.
1.  Remove CVT cover drain plug. See Figure 17.
2.  Allow water to completely drain out.
3.  Reinstall drain plug, and tighten securely.

Cleaning

The body panels are scratch and impact resistant 
automotive quality ABS plastic. The use of standard car 
wash soap and non-abrasive car wax is acceptable for 
cleaning the body panels. Avoid any abrasive cleaner 
or rubbing compounds for these will damage the body 
panels. Dry thoroughly to avoid water spots.

WARNING: DO NOT use a pressure washer. 
Damage may occur if direct hose spray 
comes in contact with intake openings, 
or any other electrical components, i.e. at 
instrument cluster or under dash. 

5

WARNING

Servicing

Your

Utility

Vehicle

Figure 16

DO NOT use a pres-

sure washer. Damage 

may occur if direct 

hose spray comes in 

contact with intake 

openings, or any other 

electrical components, 

i.e. at instrument 

cluster or under dash.

Using an unstable lift-

ing device and vehicle 

support may result in 

bodily injury. Use a 

safe lifting device and 

supports to work on 

raised vehicle.

Figure 17