Cub Cadet 7254 Operator's Manual page 25

• The length of the upper hitch link is normally
determined by the design of each implement.
To adjust the upper hitch link, loosen the jam
nut and turn the adjustment tube as shown in
Figure 25. After the appropriate length is at-
tained, tighten the jam nut. If correctly adjusted,
the upper hitch link will be parallel or nearly
parallel to the lower hitch links.
ADJUSTMENT
TUBE
Figure 25
• The length of the hitch chains, attached to each
lower hitch link, limit the side-to-side move-
ment of the lower links. Loosen the jam nut and
turn the chain's hex shaft as shown in Figure
26 to adjust the length of the hitch chain.
Tighten the jam nut after adjusting.
Turn Hex Shaft
to Lengthen
Loosen
Jam Nut
Figure 26
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
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 27.
• 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 27.
Lengthen
Shorten
JAM NUT
Turn Hex Shaft
to Shorten
HEX SHAFT
HEX JAM NUT
periodically
• Distance 'A' should be 0"-.20" less than
distance 'B' if the toe-in is correct. If it is not,
readjust the toe-in.
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. See Figure 28.
• Using a pair of pliers (or similar tool) to grasp
the tie rod, turn the rod as follows:
Forward to shorten the tie rod and decrease the
toe-in. See Figure 28.
Rearward to lengthen the tie rod and increase
the toe-in. See Figure 28.
Front of
Tractor
and
• 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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A
B
Figure 27
Shorten Rod —
Decrease Toe-in
Lengthen Rod —
Increase Toe-in
TIE ROD
JAM NUT
RH BALL JOINT
Figure 28