Parking Brake Adjustment
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
1
.
Place the steering wheel in position for straight ahead
travel.
WARNING: Never attempt to adjust the brakes
while the engine is running. Always disengage PTO,
move shift lever into neutral position, stop engine
and remove key to prevent unintended starting.
2.
3.
In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
If the tractor does not come to a complete stop when the brake
pedal is completely depressed, or if the tractor’s rear wheels
can roll with the parking brake applied, the brake is in need of
adjustment. See your authorized Troy-Bilt service dealer to have
the brake properly adjusted.
Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
4
.
The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
between 1⁄16” and 5⁄16” less than the measurement taken
behind the axle.
Adjusting the Seat
Refer to the Set-Up and Assembly section of this manual for seat
adjustment instructions.
Steering Adjustment
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the other, or if
the ball joints are being replaced due to damage or wear, the
steering drag links may need to be adjusted.
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths of each are threaded
into the ball joint on the left side and the ball joint on the right
side:
1
.
Remove the hex nut on the top of ball joint. See Fig. 6-6.
Hex Nut
Drag Link
Ball Joint
Figure 6-6
2
3
.
.
Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link.
Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link.
Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links
will cause the front tires to “toe-in” too far. Proper toe-in is
between 1⁄16” and 5⁄16”.
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