Section V. Chassis; Front Wheel Alignment; Front Axle Adjustment; Steering Assembly - Bolens DuraTrac DGT 1800 Service Manual

Section V. CHASSIS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
. FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
(Fig. 5-1)
1. Remove ball joint from wheel
spindle. Loosen locknuts (A). Adjust
ball joint (B) until wheels are parallel
to each other.
2. With arm (C) posHioned
approximately 15° to the rear, adjust
drag link (D) until wheels are parallel
to the frame of the tractor.
FRONT AXLE ADJUSTMENT
An adjustment has been provided on
the front axle to cut down on
excessive vibration. By adjusting
screws (E), pressure can be applied
to the front axle. Raise front of tractor
and adjust as required. Front axle
Fig. 5-2
should pivot with a small amount of
drag.
STEERING ASSEMBLY (non-
power assist)
The term right hand is determined by
sHting on the tractor seat facing
forward.
DISASSEMBLY (Fig. 5-2)
1. Open hood and left side panel.
2. Disconnect negative(-) battery
cable from battery.
3. Remove the steering wheel by
removing the hex nut (A), washer and
woodruff key. Save for re-assembly.
4. Remove drag link (B) at steering
arm.
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