Branson 2400 - Front Axle Checking and Adjusting

FRONT AXLE
KUKJE MACHINERY CO., LTD.
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4. CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING
<1> CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
(B-A) Length of tie rod
< Measuring toe-in >
1. Park the tractor on a flat surface.
2. Inflate the tires to the specified pressure.
3. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in the
straight ahead position.
4. Lower the implement, lock the parking brake
and stop the engine.
5. Measure distance between tire beads at front of
tire hub height.
6. Measure distance between tire beads at rear of
tire hub height.
7. Front distance should be 0 to 8mm (0.0 to 0.315
in.) less than rear distance.
8. If the measurement is not within the factory
specifications correct the length(B-A) of tire rod
and correct toe-in to be in for factory spec.
Toe-in(B-A) Factory spec.
0.0 to 8.0 mm
0.0 to 0.315 in.
< Front axle rocking force >
1. Jack up the front side of tractor.
2. Set a spring balance to the front axle flange.
3. Measure the front axle rocking force.
4. If the measurement is not within the factory
specifications, adjust with the adjusting screw(1).
5. Tighten the lock nut(2) firmly.
Front axle
rocking force
Factory spec.
49.0 to 98.1 N
5.0 to 10.0 kgf
11.0 to 22.1 lbs
*. PART NAME
1) Adjusting screw 2) Lock nut
(1)
(2)
B
A