Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. 2.
Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link.
Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links
between ⁄⁄
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
travel.
In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from 2.
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
The measurement taken in front of the axle should be 4.
between ⁄⁄
behind the axle.
Leveling the Deck (Side to Side)
If the cutting deck appears to be mowing unevenly, a side to side
adjustment can be performed. Adjust if necessary as follows:
With the tractor parked on a firm, level surface, place the
deck lift lever in the top notch (highest position) and rotate
both blades so that they are perpendicular with the tractor.
Measure the distance from the outside of the left blade 2.
tip to the ground and the distance from the outside of the
Using a wrench, raise or lower the left side of the deck by 4.
The deck is properly leveled when both blade tip measurements
taken earlier are equal. Retighten the hex bolt on the left deck
hanger bracket when proper adjustment is achieved.
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if
the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the
steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right
side:
Figure 6-6
Hex Nut
Drag Link
Ball Joint
Figure 6-7
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