Cub Cadet I-Beam Style - Manual (Page 191)

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5-9. STEERABLE TRACK DRIVE MODELS 612E
AND 642F (See Figure 5-85).
5-9.1 Traction drive clutch adjustment. Refer to
model 610E in paragraph 5-8.1.
5-9.2 Auger drive clutch adjustment. Refer to model
610E in paragraph 5-8.2
5-9.3 Shift rod adjustment. Refer to model 610E in
paragraph 5-8.3.
5-9.4 The left and right track controls are located on
the underside of the handles and are used to
assist in steering your snow thrower. Squeeze
the right track control when turning right;
squeeze the left control when turning left.
Operate your snow thrower in open areas until
you become familiar with these controls. See
Figure 5-86.
5-9.5 Track Adjustment. Adjust track as follows:
WARNING
Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
and ground against engine. Drain fuel from fuel
tank.
CAUTION
The tension on the tracks of the snow thrower
can be adjusted. There are track adjusters on
each side of the unit. It is important that each
track is equally adjusted on both sides.
1. Tip snow thrower forward so that it rests on
housing or optional drift cutters and skid
shoes.
2. To adjust track tension, loosen or tighten hex
nut on eyebolts at the front of track side plates.
There is approximately 1/2 inch deflection in
track. (Track can be raised 1/2 inch.) Adjust
each track equally. See Figure 5-87.
NOTE
Prior to 1992 a half-moon plate adjuster was
used.
3. When properly adjusted, there should be
approximately one inch deflection in the track
with a 15 pound weight on top of the snow
track, between the idler wheel and the drive
wheel assemblies. See Figure 5-87.
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