Textron Jacobsen LF-1880 User Manual

STEERING
6E-15
SECTION 6E. STEERING WHEEL ADJUSTMENT
STEERING ADJUSTMENTS
1. Turn the wheel to the straight ahead position.
2. Loosen the jam nuts (Q) on both sides of the tie
rod (R), see Figure 6E-1.
3. Turn the tie rod (R) to provide proper toe-in. Toe-
in must not exceed 0.0625 in (1.5 mm) (S), see
Figure 6E-1. Align the ball joints and tighten the
jam nuts.
4. After adjusting the tie rod, adjust the steering cyl-
inder by threading the ball joint (T) in or out so the
spindle arm clears the stop on the axle by 0.0625
to 0.125 in (1.5 to 3 mm) when the cylinder is fully
extended, see Figure 6E-1.
Figure 6E-1. Steering Adjustments
Torque Values
Steering Adjustment Nuts Torque
Tie Rod Castle Nuts 30-35 ft-lbs
Steering Cylinder Castle Nut 40-55 ft-lbs
6E

Textron Jacobsen LF-1880 Specifications

General

Brand	Textron
Model	Jacobsen LF-1880
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English