Horst Welding CONTOUR SHCF36, Сборка

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STEP 7
Trailing Adjustment
If the rear axle tracks excessively left or right of the front axle (dog track), then corrective adjustment is made by
lengthening or shortening the short tie rod at the rear of the wagon, between the rear axle plate assembly, and the right
steering spindle.
• Loosen jam nuts at the left and right of the rear tie rod to allow free rotation of the tie rod.
• Rotate the tie rod to lengthen or shorten as required (see diagram below).
• When adjustment is complete, tighten the jam nuts to secure the setting.
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Test drive the wagon and check for front to rear trailing, repeat adjustment as required.
When the wagon is being trailed empty, it should track slightly left. When the wagon is loaded it may track slightly to the
right. The weight causes normal distortion to the steering geometry which affects the tracking when loaded.
Lengthen tie rod
Rotate tie rod to
adjust tracking.
Shorten tie rod
Alignment Note: Both axles are preset at the factory with .3175 - .635 cm
(1/8” – 1/4”) tow-in and should not require any initial adjustment. Adjustment
may be required if steering components have been damaged or replaced.
See the ‘Reference’ section for more information. Toe in adjustments should
be made by qualified personnel.
Jam nut -
right
Jam nut - left
Rear tie rod
Right spindle
Rear axle plate
assembly