Cub Cadet 1204 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS

TURNING RADIUS
The front wheels should have an equal angle for left
and right turns. If adjustment is necessary, remove
ball joint and loosen lock nut "D," turn the drag link
ball joint clockwise or counterclockwise as required.
(See Figure 29.)
CAUTION
Be sure all parts are reassembled tight with
cotter pins in place and spread.
(BOTH ENDS)
PIVOT BAR ADJUSTMENT BOLTS
A CAUTION
The tractor must be checked every 50 hours
of tractor operation for play between the front
axle and the pivot bar adjustment bolts. Both
adjustment bolt heads must fit against the
front axle. If play is discovered, the pivot bar
adjustment bolts must be adjusted.
If play is discovered between the front axle and the
pivot bar adjustment bolt heads, adjust both bolts as
follows; (See Figure 30.)
1. Loosen jam nut 3 to 4 turns or as required.
2. Turn pivot bar adjustment bolt counterclockwise
until it hits against the front axle.
3. Tighten jam nut.
4. Repeat the above steps for the other pivot bar
adjustment bolt.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS
A WARNING
If any adjustments are made to the engine
while the engine is running (e.g., carburetor),
disengage all clutches and blades. Stay clear
of all moving parts and be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Figure 30
1. Jam Nut 3. Front Axle
2. Pivot Bar Adjustment Bolts
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