Cub Cadet TANK S Series: Steering System Adjustments - Manual (Page 5)

ADJUSTMENT & CALABRATION PROCEDURES: cont.
Tracking Adjustment: cont.
e. Mount 2 magnetically mounted laser line torpedo levels to the outside of each steering yoke pointing
toward the rear tires. Or, use a long straight edge along the outside of the yoke to the rear tire.
f. Using the rear tire treads as reference, the laser line or straight edge point location should match the
same location on the RH rear as the LH rear tread. See Fig # 3.
Note: There is some free play in each front wheel assembly independent of each other.
Account for free play when checking the contact points.
g. If the laser or straight edge points do not match. Tracking adjustment is required.
h. To Adjust, Loosen the jam nuts ( use 2 wrenches) on the steering link arm. Refer to Fig. # 4b & # 4c.
i.
Turn the center portion of the link to lengthen or shorten the link until the desired result is achieved.
j. Verify tracking adjustment with the level or straight edge. Tighten jam nuts ( use 2 wrenches).
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Fig. # 3,
View From Front of Unit
Laser Level mounted on
outside of front yoke.
Note red laser line projected
on to rear tire.
RH Yoke LH Yoke
Fig. # 4, Steering Components. Viewed From Front of Unit.
a.) TIE ROD ARM: b.) STEERING LINK ARM:
Tracking Adjustment. Toe Adjustment.
c.) Jam Nuts
Both Ends of the Adj. Rod.