Repairs Cub Cadet XT1 alignment

[fayetteam]

Cub Cadet XT1 13AVA1CS056
Where can one find a shop / service manual? Or is info out on the toe-in and front to rear of rim measurements on the rim
Unable to find manual anywhere. Thanks Roy.

 

[John Fitzgerald]

Cub Cadet XT1 13AVA1CS056
Where can one find a shop / service manual? Or is info out on the toe-in and front to rear of rim measurements on the rim
Unable to find manual anywhere. Thanks Roy.

From the Cub Cadet website:

Toe-in is the operating angle of front wheels. If the front edge of the wheels point inward, towards each other, then the wheels have toe-in. If the front wheels point outward, the unit has toe-out (or negative toe-in). Adjustment of toe-in is necessary to maintain proper steering control. Unlike automobiles, our riding mowers have pre-set camber and caster settings. Therefore, no camber or caster steering adjustments are necessary.

The toe-in adjustment range for all of our lawn & garden tractors is anywhere between 1/16"-5/16".
With 1/8" serving as the optimal range.

Detailed toe-in adjustment procedures for the various models of tractors are reviewed in the "Adjustments" section of the Operator's Manual for the tractor.

If the tires cannot be toed-in properly after adjustment, it is likely that other parts need service or adjustment. Axles, wheel bushings, control arms and other steering components may be worn or damaged and will need inspection. Service these items as needed, or use our Authorized Service Center Directory to make arrangements with a local service center to perform this repair.

NOTE: Some riding mowers may have non-adjustable tie rods. These models should not need toe-in adjustment, as the fixed length of the tie rod on these models will not require routine adjustment. Tractors with non-adjustable tie rods can be readily identified. The tie-rod (rod between the front two wheel axles) on these units will NOT have threaded ends for adjustment but will instead have round holes on both ends. This type of tie-rod will have a bolt passing through the holes, securing it to the axles.