YardMachine700SeriesRidersRepairManual

700 Series Lawn Tractor

Steering Gear Inspection

It is good practice to check the steering gear whenever a tractor is in for repair: See Figure 3.11.

• Check the alignment in the straight-ahead position. Alignment procedures will be covered later in this chapter.

• Turn the wheel to full lock in both directions with enough force to confirm that the pinion gear is not slipping.

• Make a visual inspection of the steering gear and pinion gear, paying particular attention to the condition of the teeth. If either are worn or damaged, replace the damaged gear and any suspect bushings and hardware.

NOTE: You can replace either the steering shaft or steering gear independently if needed.