Cub Cadet 1872 Owner's Manual

FRONT WHEEL ADJUSTMENTS.
Check the front wheels to ensure that the turning
radius of the unit is equal in both directions. Turn the
wheels all the way to the left. Measure the angle of
the wheel to the frame. Turn the wheel all the way to
the right and repeat the measurement. The angles
shall be equal.
■ i^NOTE
Power steering components are under
hydraulic pressure. If not properly adjusted,
serious damage may occur to steering com¬
ponents.
For adjustments on front wheels, see your authorized
Cub Catfef dealer.
PIVOT BAR ADJUSTMENT BOLTS
▲ CAUTION
The tractor must be checked every 50 hours
of tractor operation for play between the
front axle and the pivot bar adjustment bolts.
The 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 22.)
1. Loosen jam nut 3 to 4 turns or as required.
2. Turn both pivot bar adjustment bolt counter¬
clockwise until they hit against the front axle.
3. Tighten jam nut.
4. Repeat the above steps for the other pivot bar
adjustment bolt.
1. Jam Nut
2. Pivot Bar Adjustment Bolts
3. Front Axle
Figure 22
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Cub Cadet 1872 Specifications

General

Horsepower	18 HP
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Drive Type	2WD
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Fuel Capacity	5 U.S. gal (18.9 L)
PTO	Mid
Max Speed	8 mph