Operating the tractor
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h) Adjust drag rod so tractor will turn equally
sharp in both directions. Chart below
shows correct length of drag rod for each
tread width. Measure between centers of
ball joint.
i)
Check toe-in each time tread
is
adjusted.
See instructions of "Checking toe-in".
Tractor
Model
~~195
and
YM240
2)
Checking toe-in
a) Steer front wheels straight ahead.
b) Measure distance between tires at hub level,
both in front and in back.
Proper toe-in is
4
-
8
mm (0.16
-
0.32
in.) less in front than in rear.
Front
Tread Width
Minimum
Midium
Maximum
A-B=4-8mm
10.16
-
0.32
in.)
3)
Adjusting toe-in
Drad
Rod
Length
640
rnrn
(25.2
in.)
660 mm (26.0 in.)
685
mm (27.0 in.)
(2)
Rear tread
Rear wheel tread can be adjusted by re-positioning
or reversing the rims or by reversing the wheel
disks.
Rear wheel tread can also be adjusted by reversing
the complete wheels. When reversing the wheels,
they must be changed from one side to the other
so that the arrow on side wall of tire points in the
direction of forward rotation of tire.
-
Tires must have at least
25
mm
(1
in.) clearance
with fenders.
Be sure tires are mounted to rotate
in
proper direc-
tion.
Wheel and rim can be installed
in
six ~ositions. but
a) Loosen lock nuts on each end of tie rod.
b)
Rotate tie rod to lengthen or shorten it
Adjust toe-in to
6
mm
(0.25
in.).
C) Tighten lock nuts to
5
kg-m (36 ft-lbs).
three positions cannot be used because tires would
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strike fenders.
Three different tread widths are
available. Tread
is
measured between centers
of
tires.