2017 cub cadet challenger gas pedal modification

[Jon]

Just bought this used 550 last week, complete newbie btw,  i find the gas pedal cumbersome to push down and hold.  Seems to be lots of clearance from floor and I can’t rest heel on floor.  I’ve seen pedal accessories for sale this this must not be a unique problem.   What have y’all done to improve?   Thx.  Jon

[NewCadetOwner]

I have a 17 crew but dont have the same issue at all.  Did you check to see if something  is bent or needs adjustment.  Also make sure to read up on the oil level issues and keep the right amount in it.

[jonny L]

I am looking at a 2019 750 and same issue. The gas pedal is too high for me. I am considering cutting some length off of the arm and move it back and down then weld it.

 

[Jon]

Yea I agree.   I thought it was uncomfortable to operate.   I took pedal out and drilled holes in it to attach metal plate that I shaped to extend the pedal.  That helped but I still ended up putting a board under pedal to rest my heel and elevate my heel and that’s helped more.  I’m not short, 6 ‘1/2” So I don’t understand who these are designed for.   Jon

[jonny L]

Funny ironic, I'm same height and figured a pedal mod and something under my heel so I can rest it on the floor and not having to lift my foot up to get at the pedal. Horrible angle of pedal and design.

 

[jonny L]

Is the gas pedal bolted or welded on? I will have to modify mine.

[Jon]

Bolted. 

[jonny L]

Good! Thanks.