Cub Cadet 1405 - Wheel Alignment

2. R econnect the brake rod and secure it with fiat
washer and hairpin cotter.
Recheck the adjustment making certain correct
adjustment is reached before operating the tractor. If
the tractor still cannot be pushed following this adjust¬
ment, and with the brake pedal lock released, see
your authorized Cub Cadet Dealer.
Measure the distances A and B on the front wheels.
(Refer to Figure 18.)
■ 1^ NOTE
Dimension B should be approximately 1/8
inch less than dimension A.
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: (Refer to Figure 17.)
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.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8
inch.
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(1/8" LESS THAN A)
Figure 18
FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS
To adjust the toe-in remove one ball joint, loosen lock
nuts "C" at the ball joint and turn the tie rod ball joint
in or out as required. (Refer to Figure 19.)
NOTE
Tie rod has a bend in the center for clear¬
ance of castle nut on pivot bar. Bend must
remain.down as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 17
1. Jam Nut
2. Pivot Bar Adjustment Bolts
3. Front Axle
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