IV. PREPARING TO OPERATE TOE-IN To correctly gauge toe-in, use a tape measure
Toe-in is pre-set at the factory and should not
placed at one-half tire height on the front center
have to be adjusted unless the steering cylinders
seam of the front tire compared to the same
are removed.
measurement of the rear of the front tire (subtract
Difficulty steering one way versus the other
the front measurement from the rear measurement
may also indicate incorrect toe-in and may require
- it must be a positive number). Correct toe-in
adjustment. For further assistance regarding toe-in
should fall somewhere between one half and three
measurement and adjustment, contact the Hagie
quarters of an inch.
Customer Support Department.
NOTE: For more information on adjusting toe-in see page 106.
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EXAMPLE OF CORRECT TOE-IN FOR A MACHINE WITH 120 INCH TREAD WIDTH. (MUST HAVE ½” TO ¾” TOE-IN.)
120”
NOTE: Steering pivot must be in vertical position for correct toe-in measurement.
FIG 4.8 PREPARING TO OPERATE CONTINUED
