Cub Cadet 1212 - Manual (Page 16)

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NOTE: Be certain that the left roller bracket and
the right roller bracket are set in the same position.
SEAT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the position of the seat, move the seat
adjustment lever (located under the seat) to the left
and slide the seat forward or backwards. See Figure
10. Make sure seat is locked into one of the six
adjustment positions before operating the tractor.
Figure 10
STEERING ADJUSTMENT
If the tractor turns tighter in one direction than the
other, or if the ball joints or drag links are being
replaced due to damage or wear, the steering drag
links may need to be adjusted.
Figure 11
Adjust the drag links so that equal lengths are
threaded into the ball joint on the left side and the
ball joint on the right side:
• Loosen the jam nut found on the drag link at
the rear of the ball joint. See Figure 11.
• Remove the hex nut and lock washer on the
top of ball joint. See Figure 11.
• Thread the ball joint toward the jam nut to
shorten the drag link. Thread the ball joint
away from the jam nut to lengthen the drag
link.
• Replace hex nut and lock washer and
retighten the jam nut after proper adjustment
is achieved.
NOTE: Threading the ball joints too far onto the
drag links will cause the front tires to"toe-in" too far.
Proper toe-in is between 1/16" and 5/16".
Front tire toe-in can be measured as follows:
• Place the steering wheel in position for
straight ahead travel. Insert a 1/4" dowel up
through aligning holes in both the steering
gear and support plate. See Figure 12.
Figure 12
• In front of the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to
the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
• Behind the axle, measure the distance
horizontally from the inside of the left rim to
the inside of the right rim. Note the distance.
• The measurement taken in front of the axle
should be between 1/16" and 5/16" less than
the measurement taken behind the axle.
• Adjust if necessary.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: If any adjustments are
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g. carburetor), disengage all
clutches and blades. Keep clear of all
moving parts.
Refer to separate engine manual packed with your
unit for carburetor adjustment information or see an
authorized engine service dealer.
NOTE: A dirty air cleaner will cause an engine to
run rough and may result in permanent engine
damage. Be certain that the air cleaner is clean and
attached to the carburetor before attempting to
adjust the carburetor.
Seat
Seat Adjustment Lever
Drag Link
Ball Joint
Axle
Pivot Bar
Hex Nut and
Jam Nut
Lock Washer
Grease Fitting
Steering Gear Insert Dowel
Here
Drag Links
Steering
Shaft
Support
Plate
NOTE: View shown from beneath tractor.