Steering Alignment

[beasler]

I recently purchased (May 2015) the Craftsman G5500 Lawn Tractor - zero turn capability. Love it but I noticed the front wheels toe out slightly from front to back when look straight on and wonder if this is normal. If not is there an adjustment? I've been pretty careful to take the tight turns slow but every now and again the wheels will get caught and cocked further than what I believe is beyond specs. It appears to steer just fine and I don't have any problems other than it doesn't look right. If there is a simple adjustment than the fix is in. Any help is appreciated.

r/b

 

[mechanic mark]

917204030 CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR Manual | SearsPartsDirect no adjustment, see page 32 in manual.

 

[bertsmobile1]

Adjusters cost more money to make and more still to fit & adjust so only get fitted to high end mowers.

Unfortunate byproduct of the system
Owners always want their mowers to be cheaper, so cheaper they get.

 

[reynoldston]

To me that isn't normal. Was it like that from day one? You must still have some warranty on it or did you hit something? All that is going to do is wear out your tires.

 

[beasler]

To me that isn't normal. Was it like that from day one? You must still have some warranty on it or did you hit something? All that is going to do is wear out your tires.

That's what I was thinking, thanks.

 

[reynoldston]

That's what I was thinking, thanks.

If you did hit something they might not cover it under warranty but worth a try or did you buy the Sears service plan? It doesn't take much of a hit to bend a spindle.