Cub Cadet 1420 User Manual

Figure 23
WHEEL ALIGNMENT
The front wheels should toe-in approximately 1/8
inch.
Measure the distances A and B on the front wheels.
(Refer to Figure 23.)
NOTE
Dimension B should be approximately 1/8
inch less than dimension A.
1. Castle Nut at Pivot Bar
2. Bend in Tie Rod
3. Lock Nut "D"
4. Lock Nut ”C"
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTS (Refer to Figure
25)
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 24.)
■ ^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 24.
TURNING RADIUS
CAUTION
Be sure all parts are tightened after complet¬
ing the following adjustment.
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.” (Refer to Figure
24.) Turn the drag link ball joint clockwise or counter¬
clockwise as required.
A WARNING
If any adjustments are made to the engine
while the engine is running (e.g., carbure¬
tor), disengage all clutches and blades.
Keep clear of all moving parts and be careful
of heated surfaces and mufflers.
A WARNING
To avoid injury or an accident, be sure the
brake pedal is in the locked position,
transmission is in neutral, and any equip¬
ment is disengaged before starting engine to
make carburetor adjustments.
WARNING
Carbon monoxide fumes can be fatal! Do
not make any adjustments to the carburetor
in a confined area such as a storage build¬
ing. Move the tractor outside into the air.
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Cub Cadet 1420 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	1420
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English