24 se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
Steering/Toe-in Adjustment
To adjust front wheel toe-in, proceed as follows:
Check the steering gear to ensure it is in the centered
position. The hole in the steering segment gear will align
NOTE: A ⁄
assure the steering segment is centered.
Mark the front horizontal diameter of both front wheels at 2.
the same spot on each wheel-preferably the inner bead
flange of the wheel rims. Mark the rear horizontal diameter
of both front wheels in the same manner.
Measure the distance between the bottom edges of the
tractor frame channels and the marks on the front of
measurements should be equal.
Measure the distance between the frame and the marks 4.
⁄- to ⁄-
inch less than measurement C on each side of the tractor.
5.
Disconnect the front ball joints from the steering arms by 6.
move each wheel to achieve the required toe-in and equal
D measurements.
Making sure not to move the steering gear or either wheel, 7.
turn the ball joint in or out on each drag linkas necessary to
align with the hole in each steering arm.
Reinstall the ball joints in the steering arms and secure with 8.
the hex lock nuts. Tighten the jam nuts against the ball
joints.
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.
Parking Brake Adjustment
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
roll with the parking brake applied (and the hydrostatic relief
Cadet dealer to have the brake adjusted.
Wheel Alignment
The front wheels should toe-in approximately ⁄ to ⁄, as
Ball Joint
Jam Nut
Drag Link
Steering Arm
Hex Lock Nut
Figure 6-13
Figure 6-11
Figure 6-12
Centering Hole
Steering Gear
Centered
A
B
C C
D
D
Pivot Hole
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