Cub Cadet GT 3204 Operator's Manual page 18

Front Wheel Alignment
Note:
The left-hand ball joint is left-
hand threaded.
The front wheels should toe-in approx-
imately 1/8 inch. Measure distances A
and B. A should be approximately 1/8
inch less than B. See Figure 16.
B
Front
A
Figure 16
To adjust toe-in, loosen left and right
ball joint jam nuts. See Figure 17.
Turn the tie rod in or out of the ball
joints as required to attain proper
adjustment. Tighten the jam nuts
against the ball joints.
Steering Axle
Hex Lock Nut
Hex Jam Nut
Ball Joint
Figure 17
Brake Inspection and Adjustment
During normal operation, the tractor
brake is subject to minimal wear. How-
ever, the brake should be periodically
tested, and adjusted if necessary.
Checking the Brake.
Place the tractor on a firm and level
surface. Stop the engine and remove
the ignition key.
Pull and lock the transmission release
rod in the "Transmission Released"
position. Perform the following checks:
NOTE: The tractor may be difficult to
push because of the hydro transmis-
sion's braking action.
• Engage the parking brake. If the
tractor can be pushed forward or
rearward, the braking force must be
increased.
• Release the Parking Brake Lever. If
the tractor
forward or rearward, the braking
force must be decreased.
Adjusting the Brake.
Remove the rear drawbar from the
frame by removing the four hex tapp
screws. NOTE: The oil fill tube/dipstick
will be pulled from the transmission
housing. Plug or cover the hole in the
transmission to prevent dirt or debris
from entering.
From beneath the right/rear side of the
tractor frame, secure the hex shaped
flange of the brake rod (located just
behind the brake link) to prevent the
rod from turning (See Figure 18).
Brake Link
Brake Assembly
(On Transmission)
Tie Rod
Brake Rod
VIEWED FROM ABOVE - FENDER
AND RUNNING BOARD REMOVED
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cannot be pushed
Brake Shaft
Assembly
Hex Shaped
Flange
Hex Nylon
Lock Nut
Figure 18