Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
travel.
In front of the axle, measure the distance horizontally from 2.
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
Behind the axle, measure the distance horizontally from 3.
the inside of the left rim to the inside of the right rim. Note
the distance.
The measurement taken in front of the axle should be
between ⁄⁄
behind the axle.
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:
Thread the ball joint inward to shorten the drag link. 2.
Thread the ball joint outward to lengthen the drag link.
Replace the hex nut after proper adjustment is achieved.3.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the drag links
between ⁄⁄
Hex Nut
Drag Link
Ball Joint
Figure 6-6
23se c t i O n 6 — Ma i n t e n a n c e & ad j u s t M e n t s
