Steering Axle Toe Adjustment - BALZER ELIMINATOR VACUUM TANK Series User Manual

Steering Axle Toe Adjustment

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At the start of each season the steering axle toe should be checked for proper adjustment . Follow these steps to check and, if
necessary, adjust the toe of the steering axle .
1 . Lock the straight steer so the steering axle wheels are inline with the straight axle .
2 . Raise the steering axle using a bottle jack or other device designed to safely lift the machine enough so both wheels
of the steering axle are not touching the ground .
3 . Before proceeding, place support items, such as jack stands with a sufficient weight rating, under the axle or the frame
to support the machine . The device lifting the machine should NOT be used as a support device Place blocking
or wheel chocks in front and back of each wheel of the straight axle to keep the machine from rolling
4 . Measure the wheel attached to the steering hydraulic cylinder first . From the vertical center of the wheel, measure from
the inside front of the rim to the frame . Then measure from the inside rear of the rim to the frame (Figure 44) .
Front Rim Measurement should be 1/16" (1 .6
mm) less than Rear Rim Measurement on the
same rim .
5 . The inside front measurement should be 1/16" (1 .6 mm) shorter than the inside rear measurement .
6 . If adjustment is needed, loosen the steering hydraulic cylinder's clevis clamp nut and bolt . The clevis is threaded onto
the rod of the cylinder . Using a wrench on the cylinder rod, rotate the rod for proper toe adjustment (Figure 45) . Do not
tighten the clevis clamp nut and bolt yet .
7 . Measure the other steering wheel . From the vertical center of the wheel, measure from the inside front of the rim to the
frame . Then measure from the inside rear of the rim to the frame (Figure 44) .
8 . The inside front measurement should be 1/16" (1 .6 mm) shorter than the inside rear measurement .
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DO NOT work under any part of this machine without
proper support devices placed between the ground
and the axles. Block the wheels to keep the machine
from rolling.
Figure 44
Front Rim Measurement
Front Rim Measurement
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Center Line of Rims
Rear Rim Measurement
Rear Rim Measurement