SECTION 8
Fig. 8·11 Steering Gear Housing
4. Install the spring washer in the adjusting plug and thread
the plug into the housing.
5. While turn ing the post and worm, screw the adjusting
plug in place until all end play is removed.
Fig.
8·12 Adjusting Plug Installed
6.
Tighten until a slight drag is felt while turning the steer-
ing shaft.
7. Install the cotter pin to lock the adjusting plug in place.
If the cotter pin does not line up with a slot after plug
adjustment, back out plug to align nearest slot.
8. Back off the lever adjusting stud and insert the lever
shaft into the housing
assembly.
9. Install the washer and two nuts but do not
tighten.
10. Install 3/32 inch thick washer as a gauge between the
lever and housing as
shown.
11. Tighten the inside nut unti I the lever is just against the
gauge washer.
8-4
Fig. 8-13 Lever Gauge Adjustment
12. Tighten the lock nut against the inside nut and remove
the 3/32 inch gauge washer.
13. Turn the steering shaft from full left to full right.
14. Use a screwdriver to tighten the lever stud until the high
spot (slight drag) is just felt as you pass through the
center of travel.
Fig. 8-14 Adjusting Lever Stud
15 Hold the stud and tighten the locknut securely. Check
for proper operation and make sure the adjustment did
not move when locking the nut.
16. Check steering alignment by performing steps 2 through
4 under Wheel Alignment Adjustment.
Lever stud adjustment may be made in the tractor
using a stubby screwdriver. Make sure to disconnect
the drag link, isolating the gear from the linkage.
C-161 TWIN
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Same as C-Series.
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