Brakes won't stop tractor

[scrappy isb67]

We went to pick it up with a cube van. I started the tractor and set the power to a minimal amount (like I had for the test drive), the guy I bought from mentioned I would need more power to get it into the truck, so I increased the power abit. He then suggested I would need full power and he reached over and cranked it up. This made the hydrostatic drive very sensitive. I decided to back into the truck so I could drive out. I proceeded to turn it around but got going faster than I intended. My reaction was to brake..first left, and when that didn't stop it I leaned on both left and right petals. It did not help.

I now know the brakes should have switched the hydrostsatic drive to neutral (based on the manuals) and am wondering if anyone has and schematics that show the link between the brakes and the hydro static drive so I can get it connected properly. I would like to think I would react different in another emergency situation, but just in case I'd like the brakes to stop the tractor even if mowing or blowing at full power.

Any suggestions will be appreciated

Thanks, Pat

I am guessing it has individual brakes(3 pedals)? if it does the individual brakes on the right have no connection to return the hydro to neutral. the pedal on the left side(Clutch on a gear drive) is the one that is connected to the hydro to return it to neutral. if you push the left pedal the inboard right pedal(left individual brake) should also apply.

My father has a couple 982's with the individual brakes and they will not stop if you step on the individual brakes. The only time I actually used the brakes on it was individually to make a short turn. Any other time I kept my hand on the hydro lever and just pulled it to neutral to stop since the hydro will also brake the tractor

 

[aczlan]

I found what claims to be a exploded parts diaghram here: Parts and Diagrams for Cub Cadet 1782 S/N 800,000 - 821,059
I would pull the deck and check the linkage to make sure it is all connected.
If you have the engine off, the tractor in "push" mode and the brake locked, can you push it?

Aaron Z

 

[jimmysisson]

PT - is yours the hand hydro? Sounds like not from your description of hitting the pedals. Mine has a left foot brake and right hand lever for hydro. I'll get you a pic if you want but sounds like a different beast.
Jim

 

[PT Larkin]

Yes, mine is hand hydro. I hit the brakes on both sides (first reaction), but didn't move the hydro control, or drop the power till too late.