Cub Cadet 8404 manual Adjustments, Adjusting the Seat, Adjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN

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SECTION 3: ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTING THE SEAT

For the comfort of the operator, a single lever adjustable seat is provided to set the fore to aft position of the seat. Adjust the seat to the most comfortable position that allows you to operate all controls and pedals.

WARNING: Do not adjust the seat when the tractor is moving, as this could cause the operator to lose momentary control of the tractor and result in an accident.

•To adjust the seat, pivot the seat adjustment lever to the left and hold while repositioning the seat to the desired position. See Figure 40.

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

 

t

 

a

 

e

 

S

 

e

d

li

 

S

 

Pivot Lever to Left

Figure 40

•After repositioning the seat, release the lever to lock the seat in position. Slide the seat either slightly forward or rearward to assure it is locked or until engagement of the lock is felt.

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 at the front and rear center lines of both front tires, preferably at the horizontal center line of the wheel.

•Measure and record the distance ‘A’ between the two front marks. Then measure and record the distance ‘B’ between the two rear marks. See Figure 41.

A

JAM

 

 

 

 

TIE

 

 

 

JAM

NUT

 

 

 

ROD

 

NUT

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 41

•Distance ‘A’ should be .08" to .31" less than distance ‘B’ if the toe-in is correct. If it is not, adjust the toe-in.

READJUST THE TOE-IN AS FOLLOWS:

•Loosen the jam nuts at both ends of the tie rod. Refer to Figure 41.

•Turn the tie rod in either direction to adjust its length.

-Shorten the tie rod to increase distance ‘A’ and decrease the toe-in.

-Lengthen the tie rod to decrease distance ‘A’ and increase the toe-in.

•Adjust the tie rod as necessary to obtain the correct toe-in, then tighten the jam nuts.

ADJUSTING FRONT AXLE

Looseness or play in the front axle may cause serious trembling of the front wheels and vibration of the steering wheel. Check and adjust the front axle as follows:

•Raise and support the front of the tractor so that the front wheels are just off the ground.

•Check the front axle for any front to back play.

•If play is felt, loosen the jam nut on the adjusting bolt in the center of the front axle support. See Figure 42.

ADJUSTING

BOLT

JAM NUT

Figure 42

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