Cub Cadet 8354 Operator's Manual page 33

• 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
Wheel
Disc
Rim Mtg.
42.4"
Bracket
Standard
Disc - Dish
Inward
50.3"
45.9"
Figure 48
Disc - Dish
Outward
46.7"
54.6"
49.6"
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• Torque the nuts to 145-165 ft. lbs. (196-226 N
• 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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