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Toe-in Adjustment
TO CHECK THE TOE-IN, USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
1. Put the tractor on ground and the wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Place chalk marks at points A on the centerlines of both front tires at the same height as the centerline of the hubcap.
3. Measure the distance (L1) between the chalk marks at points A.
4. Move the tractor forward a distance equal to one-half revolution of the front wheels.
5. The chalk marks will now be at points B. Measure the distance (L2) between the chalk marks at points B.
6. The figure of L1 minus L2 is the toe-in. Make sure the toe-in is adjusted properly. If not, adjust the toe-in.
TO ADJUST THE TOE-IN, USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE:
1. Loosen the lock nuts at both turnbuckle ends to allow the tie rod turnbuckle to turn freely.
2. Turn the turnbuckle to shorten or lengthen the tie rod length.
3. Make sure the correct toe-in is obtained. If not, adjust the tie rod length again.
4. After adjusting the toe-in, tighten both lock nuts to a torque of 59 to 88Nm (43 to 65 lbft)
NOTE: 1.The RH side Tie-Rod has a LH thread and the LH side Tie-Rod has a RH thread. When loosening or tightening the lock-nut, or adjusting the Tie-Rod, make sure that...
(1)RH side Tie-Rod
Unlock : Turn the lock-nut clockwise
Lock : Turn the lock-nut counterclockwise
Length : Turn the Tie-Rod counterclockwise
Shorten : Turn the Tie-Rod clockwise
(2)LH side Tie-Rod
Unlock : Turn the lock-nut counterclockwise
Lock : Turn the lock-nut clockwise
Length : Turn the Tie-Rod clockwise
Shorten : Turn the Tie-Rod counterclockwise
2.One turn of the Tie-Rod makes about 12mm (a half inch) difference of the Toe-in.
TIRE SIZE COMBINATIONS-MFD
Your MFD Tractor must use front and rear tire combinations that are correctly matched. The use of recommended tire combinations will give maximum tractor performance, extended tire and reduced wear on drive train components.
IMPORTANT: The tire size combinations shown below are specified to provide matched ground speeds of the front and rear tires. Mixing worn and new tires or tires of different diameters or loaded radii can give incorrect ground speed match. When replacing tires, consult your Dealer.
Tractor Ballast
Ballast for your tractor includes front-end weights, rear wheel weights and liquid ballast in the rear tires. Front-end weights improve the steering characteristic when heavy hitch loads cause a movement of tractor weight from the front to the rear wheels. Rear wheel weights and adding liquid to the rear tires increase traction by putting weight on the driving wheels.
IMPORTANT: The Maximum operating weight of tractor should not exceed the following values. The operating weight of tractor includes the weight of tractor, ballast weight and implement.
Front Axle…………………………………….....960kg (2115lbs)
Rear Axle………………………………………1050kg (2315lbs)
Total ………………………………………1650kg (3635lbs)
Front End Weights
Front-end weights can be mounted on the front-end bracket of the tractor with locking bolts and nuts. The weights, locking bolts and nuts are available from your Dealer. A maximum of three weights at 22 kg (49 lbs) each can be installed, depending on implement application and soil conditions.
Use front-end weights as needed to provide effective steering control and front end stability and to achieve maximum operating efficiency and tractor filed performance.
NOTE: When you have too much ballast installed on the tractor, you will see the clear shape of the tire tread in the ground which is an indication of no slippage. With too little ballast, the tire tread marks will not show because of the tire slippage.
Hood
To do maintenance work on the engine lubrication system, cooling system, fuel system and air induction system, you must lift the tractor hood.
STEP1
Lever Label
STEP2
