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7-4
673831-Rev A
STEERING
7
Tests and Adjustments
Steering Linkage Adjustments
(4WD Option Only)
IMPORTANT
The following adjustments must be performed in
sequence to ensure correct steering linkage
adjustment.
Tie Rod Adjustment
1.
Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
2.
Turn the wheels to the straight-ahead position.
Figure 7-2
3.
Measure the distance between the center lines of the
tires at the front (1) and rear (3) of the tires. The
measurement (toe-in) at the front of the tires should
be 0–1/16 in. (0–1.5 mm) less than the distance at
the rear of the tires. If the toe-in does not meet
specifications, adjust as follows:
a.
Loosen the tie rod jam nuts (2 and 4) on both
sides of the tie rod (5).
b.
Turn the tie rod (5) as needed to obtain proper
toe-in (1).
c.
Retighten the tie rod jam nuts (2 and 4).
4.
Proceed to “Turn Stop Adjustment” on page 7-4.
Turn Stop Adjustment
IMPORTANT
The steering linkage must be adjusted in proper
sequence. Do not perform this procedure until the tie
rod adjustment has been performed. (See “Tie Rod
Adjustment” on page 7-4.)
1.
Park the mower safely. (See “Park Mower Safely” on
page 1-6.)
Figure 7-3
2.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel to the
left until the steering cylinder is fully extended. Stop
the engine.
3.
Loosen the ball joint clamp hardware (1).
4.
Rotate the steering cylinder shaft (2) in or out of the
ball joint (3) until there is 1/16 to 1/
8
inch (1.6 to 3.2
mm) clearance between the steering arm (4) and the
axle stop (5).
5.
Tighten the clamp hardware (1).
MAR0200
1
2
3
4
5
MAR0201
1
2
3
4
5
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