Cub Cadet 8404 manual Checking Steering Wheel

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•Raise and support the rear of the tractor.

•Adjust the tread widths as shown by changing the mounting relationship of the wheel disc to the rim mounting brackets and/or the relationship of the dish of the wheel disc to the axle. See Figure 49.

Rim Mtg.
Bracket			Rear Axle	Disc - Dish
Bracket			Rear Axle	Disc - Dish
Wheel				Outward
Wheel
Disc
Rim Mtg.	45.6"			49.9"
Bracket	45.6"			49.9"
Bracket		Standard
		Standard
		Disc - Dish
		Inward

53.4"57.8"

46.1"50.4"

Figure 49

•Torque the nuts to 145-165 ft. lbs. (196-226 N•m).

•Raise the rear of the tractor, remove the supports, and lower the tractor to the ground.

CHECKING STEERING WHEEL

If it is difficult to drive the tractor in a straight line, check the play in the steering wheel. Acceptable steering wheel play is 0.8 to 1.97 inches (24 to 40mm) as measured at the circumference of the steering wheel. If your steering wheel free play exceeds the acceptable range, contact your Cub Cadet dealer to have the tractor inspected.

Acceptable Steering

Wheel Play 0.8 - 1.97 in.

Figure 50

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Contents Operator’s Manual Important Read Safety Rules and Instructions CarefullyTable of Contents Calling Service InformationTo the Owner Tractor Model Plate Recording Model and Serial Number InformationEngine Information Transmission InformationGeneral Operation Important Safe Operation PracticesPage Page Slope Operation ChildrenDo not Safety Frame Rops ServiceOperating the PTO Page Safety Labels Safety Labels Controls and Features Switches and Dash Mounted ControlsIgnition Switch Turn Signal Switch Light SwitchHazard Lamp Switch PTO SwitchForward/Reverse Shift Lever Hand Throttle LeverInstrument Panel Tachometer Hourmeter Floor Board and Fender Mounted Controls Clutch PedalBrake Pedals Right and Left Main Shift Lever Foot ThrottleHi-Lo Range Shift Lever Auxiliary Hydraulics LeverDifferential Lock Pedal Hydraulic Control LeversBrake Pedal Lock Seat Adjustment Lever PTO Safety SwitchMid PTO Lever Rollover Protective Structure Rops OperationPRE-STARTING Checks Fueling the TractorStarting the Engine NEW Tractor BREAK-IN ProceduresDriving the Tractor Stopping the EngineStopping the Tractor Turning the Tractor Driving on SlopesDriving on Roadways Travel Speeds Check While OperatingUsing the Differential Lock Using the Front Wheel DriveUsing the Position Control and Draft Control Levers Using the Drawbar Using the MID PTOGround Penetration w/Draft Control and Position Surface Penetration w/Draft Control OnlyTop Link Using the Three Point HitchLifting Rods Check LinksTractor Weighting Using Remote HydraulicsAdjusting the Seat AdjustmentsAdjusting Front Wheel TOE-IN Adjusting Front AxleAdjusting the FAN Belt Tension Clutch AdjustmentBrake Adjustment Adjusting the Micro Switch Height Adjusting Rear Wheel Tread WidthTo Adjust Checking Steering Wheel Maintenance Lubrication TableGeneral Information Service Intervals Operation to Lubrication and Maintenance ChartFuel System Accessing the Engine CompartmentBleeding the Fuel System Servicing the Fuel FilterChecking the Fuel Lines Engine OIL and OIL Filter Checking the Engine Oil LevelAdding Engine Oil Changing Engine Oil and Filter Transmission OIL and OIL Filter Checking the Transmission Oil LevelChanging the Transmission Oil and Filter Checking the Front Axle Oil Lever Servicing the Front AxleAdding Front Axle Oil Changing the Front Axle OilDraining the Clutch Housing Servicing the AIR CleanerChecking and Cleaning Radiator Screen Servicing the Cooling SystemChecking and Adding Coolant Changing the Coolant Checking the Radiator HosesLubricating the Tractor Brake pedal shaft both sides. See Figure General Battery Information Servicing the BatteryBattery Removal Battery MaintenanceBattery Storage Re-charging the BatteryServicing the Electrical System Fuses Fuse BoxMain Slow Blow Fuse Tire MaintenanceTractor Storage Troubleshooting Engine TroubleshootingWhen Engine is Difficult To Start When Color of Exhaust Is Especially Bad When Output Is InsufficientWhen the Engine Must Be Stopped Immediately When Engine Suddenly StopsTractor Troubleshooting When Tractor Does Not Move While Engine Is RunningCondition of Battery Cause Countermeasures Battery TroubleshootingModel SpecificationsPTO CLEVELAND, Ohio CUB Cadet LLC Post Office BOX