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 48.

Rim Mtg.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bracket

 

 

 

 

Rear Axle

Disc - Dish

 

 

 

 

Wheel

 

 

 

 

Outward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rim Mtg.

 

42.4"

46.7"

 

Bracket

 

 

Standard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc - Dish

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inward

 

 

50.3"54.6"

45.9"49.6"

Figure 48

Torque the nuts to 145-165 ft. lbs. (196-226 Nm).

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 1.0 inches (20 to 25mm) 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 - 1.0 in.

Figure 49

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Cub Cadet 8354 manual Checking Steering Wheel