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Form 169469/169470/169471 132 Revision C
7.7.4.2 Steering Chain Tension
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Check steering for binding or excessive play
which may be the result of the steering chain
being too tight or too loose. If the chain tension
requires adjustment, proceed as follows:
b. Swivel the operator’s station to position steering
column close to the door.
c. At the base of the steering column, check
dimension “X” at spring (H). It should be 0.625
inches (16 mm).
d. Adjust dimension as follows:
1. Loosen nut (A) and turn nut (B) to achieve
0.625 inches (16 mm) dimension.
2. Tighten nut (A) against nut (B) to secure
position.
3. Check that steering chain is taut and
steering shaft is free to rotate.
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