MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form 169469/169470/169471
131
Revision C
7.7.4 STEERING ADJUSTMENTS
7.7.4.1 Steering Link Pivots
The following checks should be performed
annually:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Place GSL in N-DETENT, shutdown engine and
remove key
b. Check for evidence of interference of moving
parts with hoses, tubes, other linkages.
c. Check steering rod bolts (A) for looseness and
ball joints (B) for any perceptible play or
movement.
d. Check steering link bolts (C) for looseness and
ball joints (D) for any perceptible play or
movement.
e. If bolts are loose:
1. Back off jam-nut (E).
2. Tighten inside nut (F) to 70-80 ft
∙
lbf
(95-108 N
∙
m).
3. Hold inside nut (F) and tighten jam-nut (E) to
60-
70 ft∙lbf (81
-95 N
∙
m).
f. If steering link ball joints (B) or steering rod ball
joints (D) are loose, they should be replaced.
See your MacDon dealer or refer to the
Technical Service Manual for replacement
procedures.
g. After replacing parts or making adjustments,
perform checks for neutral interlock and steering
lock. Refer to Section 7.7.2. Safety Systems.
C
D
A
A
B
B
E
F
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