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Old 08-19-2017, 12:14 PM
DJReda DJReda is offline
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Default 42" XT1 - Front Wheel Alignment Issue

Good afternoon everyone,

I'm new to the forum and well as being a new Cub Cadet owner. I purchased my 42" XT1 new this spring. I cut roughly once a week and this past week, I noticed that my tractor tires were cutting into the grass - basically leaving dirt in it's wake. I hopped off and took at look and found that one tire is about 10 ~ 15 degrees out of parallel from the other tire. I've included some photos as well.

Looking at the steering assembly from the wheel back, it *appears* that I may be able to adjust the steering rods as there is a threaded assembly at both ends of each rod. Before I dive into this project, I wanted to see if I'm on the right track. I had a low (almost flat) front tire a few weeks back that I didn't notice until making a turn. My best guess is that I could have bent one of the steering rods making a tight turn with the low pressure tire?

I would appreciate any suggestions or advice!

Thanks in advance.

Dominick
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Old 08-19-2017, 04:10 PM
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First, welcome to OCC....

Next, I have NO experience on this new of a tractor.

I did look at the parts breakdown of this model. There are Drag Links (both RH & LH). The possibility exists that one of these are bent. Both Drag Links have adjustments.

Thus, I would do some careful examining, take a lot of measurements, and do some necessary adjusting, to where you would have a slight "toe in".
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Old 04-02-2018, 10:59 AM
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A kid got on my tractor and started swinging the steering back and forth wildly.

Now I have an alignment problem too.

But you are on the right track.

Remove the linkage bolts from the front axle and then stick a screw driver on the hole where the steering plate meets the steering gear. This is to center your steering.

Then lift the front of the tractor a little and make sure the toe in is around 1/4 inch less in the front compared to the back of the tires.

Then adjust the linkage rod screws so they are tight. Screw in the linkage rods to the front axle. Remove the screw driver from the steering plate and you should be good to go.

But, before you do all that, remove the plastic cap on the steering wheel, loosen the nut and then stick a thick screw driver on the hole to center. Now adjust the steering wheel to make sure its dead center and then you can go about adjusting the toe-in of the front wheels and linkage.

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