Cub Cadet 5254 Series, 5000 Series manual Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN

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The length of the upper hitch link is normally determined by the design of each implement. To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the lock- ing lever and turn the adjustment tube as shown in Figure 27. After the appropriate length is attained, tighten the locking lever. If correctly adjusted, the upper hitch link will be parallel or nearly parallel to the lower hitch links.

ADJUSTMENT

TUBE

Lengthen

ShortenLOCKING

LEVER

Loosen

Lock Lever

Figure 27

The length of the hitch chains limit the side-to- side movement of the hitch lower links. To adjust the length of the hitch chains, loosen the jam nut and turn the hex collar on the adjust- ment rod as shown in Figure 28. Tighten the jam nut after adjusting.

 

HEX COLLAR

 

ON ROD

Turn Hex Collar

HEX JAM NUT

to Shorten

 

 

Turn Hex Collar

 

to Lengthen

 

ADJUSTMENT

 

ROD

Figure 28

ADJUSTING FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN

The front wheel toe-in is set at the factory and should maintain the proper setting. However, the toe-in should be checked periodically and readjusted if necessary.

CHECK THE TOE-IN AS FOLLOWS:

Place the tractor on a level surface with the wheels in the straight ahead position.

Place an easily visible mark on the center lines of both front tires at the horizontal center line of the wheel.

Measure and record the distance ‘A’ between the two marks. See Figure 29.

Roll the tractor forward or rearward until the marks are at the horizontal center line at the rear of the wheels. Measure and record the distance ‘B’ between the marks. See Figure 29.

Distance ‘A’ should be 1/8"-1/4" less than distance ‘B’ if the toe-in is correct. If it is not, readjust the toe-in.

A

B

Figure 29

READJUST THE TOE-IN AS FOLLOWS:

NOTE: The right ball joint and jam nut are left hand threaded.

Loosen the jam nuts at both the LH and RH ball joints. Refer to Figure 30.

Slide an open-end wrench onto the flat area at either end of the tie rod and turn the tie rod as follows:

Rearward to shorten the tie rod and decrease the toe-in. See Figure 30.

Forward to lengthen the tie rod and increase the toe-in. See Figure 30.

Front of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shorten Rod —

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Decrease Toe-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lengthen Rod —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase Toe-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TIE ROD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAM NUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LH BALL JOINT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 30

Readjust the tie rod as necessary to obtain the correct toe-in, then tighten the jam nuts against the ball joints.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTo the Owner Table of ContentsCalling Service Information Rops Information Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesDo not Slope OperationOperating the PTO Safety Frame RopsService ChildrenPage Roll Over Warning Label Located on RIGHT/REAR Fender Safety LabelsBattery Warning Label Located Under Hood PTO Warning Label Located on Rear PTO ShieldControls and Features Throttle Handle PTO SwitchIgnition Switch Steering WheelTransmission 4WD Shift Lever Seat Adjustment LeverPTO Reverse Override Switch Hand HoldsChoke Control Knob Hazard Light SwitchHeadlight Switch Differential Lock PedalPTO Indicator Light Battery Indicator LightEngine Coolant Temperature Light Parking Brake Indicator LightFueling the Tractor Safety Interlock SystemOperation Rollover Protective Structure RopsStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresThrottle Handle Slow Fast PTO Switch ‘OFF’ Position Driving the Tractor Using Jumper Cables to Start EngineCold Weather Starting Stopping the EngineLOW Using the Forward and Reverse PedalsUsing the HI/LO Range Shift Lever Differential Lock Pedal Using the Differential Lock PedalUsing the 4WD Shift Lever Driving on SlopesLighting Using the Hydraulic Lift LeverUsing the PTO Reverse Override Switch Engaging the PTORemoving the Rear PTO Cover Using the TOP Link Retainer HookUsing the Three Point Hitch Hazard LightsTractor Weighting Using the Hitch PlateThree Point Hitch Adjustments AdjustmentsAdjusting the Seat Adjusting the Seat BeltAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN ARM Brake Pedal Brake Disc HEX NUT Adjusting the BrakesInternal Cotter PIN JAM NUT Ferrule RH Brake ROD Gauge API MaintenanceLubrication Table General InformationLubrication and Maintenance Chart Illustration Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartGeneral Battery Information Accessing the Engine CompartmentBattery Storage Battery RemovalCharging the Battery Battery MaintenanceLenses Head Light Bulb ReplacementHazard Bulb Replacement Servicing Electrical SystemMain Fuse Accessing the Fuse CenterInstrument Panel Fuses RelaysOIL Fill Plug OIL Level Sight Hole Access Hole Transmission Filter FenderChecking TRANSMISSION/HYDRAULIC System OIL Level Hydraulic System Filter Part NoHydraulic System OIL Filter Transmission Drain Plug Changing the Hydro Transmission and Hydraulic System OILOIL Fill PLUG/DIPSTICK Front Axle Full Mark Check Front Axle OilCheck Final Reduction Gear Case Oil Changing Front Axle and Final Reduction Gear Case OILFront Axle Drain Plug Lubrication of Drive ShaftLubrication of FWD Drive Shaft Wheel LUG NUT TorqueTire Inflation Chart Tire MaintenanceMaintenance of the Rollover Protective Structure Rops Removing the Tractor from Storage Front of EngineTractor Storage Engine Information and Maintenance Limited Liability Checking Engine OIL Level Engine Maintenance Cleaning the EngineCleaning the Radiator Screen and Radiator Coolant Full Mark ADD Mark Reservoir Adding Engine OILChanging the Engine OIL and Filter HEX Drain Cock Engine ValveRemote Radiator CAP Filler Neck Overflow Hose Checking Engine Coolant LevelChanging the Engine Coolant Changing the AIR CleanerPaper Element AIR Cleaner Body Base Seal Inspection of Cooling System HosesChanging the Fuel Filter Servicing the Foam PrecleanerServicing the Paper Element Servicing the Spark PlugsSpecifications Brakes Power Take-OffGeneral Dimensions Hydraulic Lift SystemDescription Model Number Optional Equipment and AccessoriesCLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX