Cub Cadet TANK M72-KW TANK M72-KW Operator's Manual - Page 39

Changing the Spindle Assembly 1. Jack up the front of the mowing deck about one foot and block it in that position. 2. Make sure the blade clutch is disengaged. 3. Remove the deck cover. 4. Remove the drive belts. (See Replacing the Deck belt.) 5. Remove the blade. (See Replacing the Blades) 6. Using a wrench or socket ratchet remove flange lock nuts, and the four hex flange bolts. Remove the spindle assembly. See Fig. 7-6. Hex Screw Flange Lock Nut Support Plate Tractor High Speed Tracking If the tractor tracks to one side with both drive control levers fully forward, adjust the control levers as follows: 1. Check for proper and balanced air pressure in both front and rear tires. Refill tires if necessary. 2. Check hydraulic fluid level (Ref. Engine owner's manual) 3. Perform the steps in the previous section, Tractor Creeping, to verify that the tractor is not creeping. 4. Recheck the tracking after making any adjustments to the transmission control rods. 5. If uneven tracking persists, adjust as follows: a. If the tractor tracks to the right, adjust the left control lever stop bolt to make it longer. See Fig. 7-6. Spindle Assembly Hex Flange Bolt Blade Spacer Flange Lock Nut Figure 7-5 7. Reverse the process to install the spindle assembly. Tractor Creeping Creeping is the slight forward or backward movement of the mower when the throttle is on and the speed control pedals are in the neutral position. If your mower creeps, see an authorized service dealer. Lap Bar Stop Bolt Figure 7-6 b. If the tractor tracks to the left, adjust the right control lever stop bolt to make it longer. 5. Recheck the tracking and fine tune the adjustment as necessary. NOTE: If the stop bolt is adjusted too far, the tracking problem will change sides. Make fine tuning adjustments by shortening the same bolt. Section 7 - Service 39