Kubota L3540 Workshop Manual page 56

L3540, L4240, L5040, L5240, L5740, WSM
Adjusting Toe-in
1. Park the tractor on the flat place.
2. Inflate the tires to the specified pressure.
3. Turn steering wheel so front wheels are in the straight ahead
position.
4. Lower the implement, lock the parking brake and stop the engine.
5. Measure distance between tire beads at front of tire, hub height.
6. Measure distance between tire beads at rear of tire, hub height.
7. Front distance should be 2 to 8 mm (0.079 to 0.315 in.) less than
rear distance.
8. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications, adjust
by changing the tie-rod length.
Toe-in ((B) - (A)) Factory spec.
Adjusting
1. Detach the snap ring (1).
2. Loosen the tie-rod nut (2) and turn the tie-rod joint (3) to adjust
the tie-rod length until the proper toe-in measurement is
obtained.
3. Retighten the tie-rod nut (2).
4. Attach the snap ring (1) of the tie-rod joint.
Tightening torque Tie-rod lock nut
IMPORTANT
• A right and left tie-rod joint is adjusted to the same length.
(1) Snap Ring
(2) Tie-rod Nut
(3) Tie-rod Joint
Checking HST Oil Line (HST Model) / Checking Power Steering
Line
1. Check to see that all lines and hose clamps are tight and not
damaged.
2. If hoses and clamps are found worn or damaged, replace repair
them at once.
(1) HST Oil Line
(2) Power Steering Pressure Hoses
G-34
G GENERAL
2.0 to 8.0mm
0.079 to 0.31 in.
166.7 to 196.1 N·m
17.0 to 20.0 kgf·m
123 to 145 lbf·ft
(A) Wheel to Wheel Distance at front
(B) Wheel to Wheel Distance at rear
(C) Front
W1082751
[A] HST Model
W1085565
KiSC issued 04, 2010 A