Thank you sir, own a small business and just threw out alignment mowing pretty bad. This helped and saved me a day of frustration. Simple.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Check out my other mower and trimmer videos.

1-2 degree Toe-In is the preferred alignment for a riding mower. Forward motion will cause the tires to pivot back atleast 1 degree due to the slack in the suspension design..

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

Or, 1/8" toe-in, that's what MTD (Yardman) calls for.

Suppose to have 1/8' to 1/4" toe in on front tires. I get one tire adjusted straight ahead with the steering wheel straight ahead and use flat washers as spacers to tighten the hold down nut with just a few turns then measure with a tape the amount of thread showing past where the tie rod end screws to the tie rod. Then I screw the other tie rod end onto the rod leaving the same amount of thread as the other one. Put tie rod end on with washers so it only takes a few turns to tighten it and check the toe in by measuring the distance between the rear of the front tires and the distance between the front of the front tires and adjust each side a little from there if necessary to get the 1/8 to 1/4" toe in. Then take the washers off and tighten the hold down nut and the 11/16" rod lock nut. I don't bother with lining up the rear tires with the front tires.

Keep'n it real over there. Love it. Thanks for the vid brother, felt like I was right there wit ya.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Thanks for making this video. Now I know how to align the front tires.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

Жыл бұрын

Give them a little toe-in. 1/4" Thanks for watching! Lot's of other vids.

Thanks! With your advice I got my front wheels aligned.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! You will like this video also. kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJWVj5axppDboKg.html

I'm real glad it's just an adjustment thing here I was thinking I'd have to take the tires off

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Lots more lawn tractor videos here.

Sending you good vibes 🙏🤗

Great job. Stay blessed.

I had to align mine, too. I snapped a chalk line on the driveway to line the front with the rear...

Big help!! Thanks for sharing!!

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Check out my other videos!

Thanks for the video.

Well, I guess after watching your video I should adjust my alignment on my Cub. (front tires don't have any tread remaining) lol

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

I don't recall ever seeing bald tires on a mower. Thank you for watching! Check out my other mower videos 😄.

Thank you!!! You helped me a lot!!!

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Check out my other Cub Cadet videos.

You can only crank that knuckle out so far and you will run out of thread. Best if you can divide evenly on both sides. I think you have a bent control arm. Just saying.

i have this problem on my husqvarna, could this also be why the tractor takes a ten feet turning radius just to do a u-turn?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

5 жыл бұрын

I believe so, they just slide instead of rolling in the turn.

@healthyamerican

5 жыл бұрын

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP i just got the mower so i hope i can solve this myself will have a look tomorrow..thanks

Getting ready to follow your instructions. After one season left tire is flared out a little. What causes this? Any ideas?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

3 жыл бұрын

Usually from banging into a root or sidewalk edge. But wear, bad part, loose parts, or cracked frame can play a part.

@abladen1329

3 жыл бұрын

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP Thanks for your help.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

3 жыл бұрын

@@abladen1329 Your welcome! Check out my other videos 😀

@bman4737

Жыл бұрын

My brand new Husqvarna TS 354XD has a really bad toe-in that could be easily seen while in was still in the crate, and there is no evidence of component damage. My guess is sloppy factory worker workmanship. I suspect that this problem is something the dealership shop is supposed to check after uncrating it. but I bought mine still crated and had it shipped by truck since no local store had one on hand. Who knows how punctual dealerships are on checking out such things? Most of them are probably satisfied if the machine will start and run properly. Most buyers probably wouldn't notice a front end alignment issue. I did, but I used to be a heavy equipment mechanic. Perhaps your mower started out bad from the factory as well. No matter what: you should look for bent brackets and arms by comparing how each side looks. You can find KZread Vids on straightening them out if necessary. One guy said they are fairly inexpensive to buy if you need to buy one.

Left front tire on my 2008 MTD Yard Machine has issue. Left tire at bottom kicks in a little. Not alot but can tell differ enough. Right side is straight on. Don't appear to be any damage to rods or axle. The rod with the ajustment you made at the end of it I have. Would ajusting that kick my bottom tire back out? Or buy a new left axle tire rim goes on?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

4 жыл бұрын

If nothing looks bent I would start by looking at the wheel bearing. If the tire "leans" to one side that would be the culprit if all other parts are not bent. If you have a bent axle rod you could try straightening it or replace. The adjustment I made is for tow in or out, I do not think it would affect lean.

@joesphbaumgardner4579

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for input and time. Good call on bearings. That would cause that. However my luck I forgot to mention.... I just brought four new tires and rims yesterday along with bearings. I installed them ( needed new tires ) and bearings. Tire still kicks in at bottom a little. Now if it's on a lift I can grab tire and there is slight play that moves the bottom almost back to straight. Oddly my axle shaft looks fine and not worn least to me. This mower also was brought used so who knows history. I assume with your input and new bearings etc it's time to spend 25 so bucks and just put a left axle on it and see what I get. I thought about bending the shaft myself. I kinda have to toss that idea as I don't really have a vice and right stuff to bend/heat what ever.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@joesphbaumgardner4579

4 жыл бұрын

Will do and will update in few days after the 4th and mail. I ordered the orig direct part from MTD. As I could of saved a good deal used but do not know history and if that used part is bent any. Part being- Axle Assembly (LH) .

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

It is PROBABLY worn bushing in the steering gear under the mower. Those bushings are "snap-in" PLASTIC. Easy to replace and CHEAP!

Welp we tried fixing it and realized the rod was bent so we tried bending it back but I guess from where it's been sitting for so long we broke the rod so more than likely were just going to get a new cc next year

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

ouch! That rod should be available at a local lawn junk dealer. My new ride! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYCg1bZ_eZXIh9Y.html

Just bought my first ever riding mower a cc lgt1054 it seems that the right tire stops spinning when I turn the wheel I notice the control arm pushing against th rim when I turn the wheel any suggestions?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like it had been wrecked into a tree, likely bent or broken parts or cracked frame. Study both sides while pointing straight ahead and see what is different. Nothing should rub. If it is new or bought used from a dealer "Take it back"! You can find the part numbers on CC website, then buy on eBay or www.jackssmallengines.com/jacks-parts-lookup/

What would cause the front end to be THAT much out of alignment?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

5 жыл бұрын

Worn parts, and ramming roots.

brilliant!

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Check out my other Cub videos.

I have to try this again. Could not get the bolt off.

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

Had same problem on my 2005 Yardman, they used "Loctite RED". Had to grind the nut off with angle grinder, cost me $18 for ONE new nut!!!!! INSANE!

On the ball joint, what keeps the ball in the socket? Retaining clip?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

Жыл бұрын

I have no clue but the black clip must be how it is retained. If yours fell apart there are replacements on eBay for $10. Just verify the correct part# for your unit.

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP Just hope you DON'T NEED that top nut (3/8X24). They are $18 A PIECE!!!!!!

I'm so aggravated I got a Cub Cadet 1550 tractor. I got new rods for the staring and the wheels are still not straight. The ball joints are screwed all the way on and the shaft is still too long. So if I put the right wheel straight the left one is far left. I feel like I'm missing something

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

Жыл бұрын

It sounds like they gave you the wrong parts. Compare your old parts. If they are identical then you may have a bent-loose-cracked frame.

Isn't it easier to measure between the front tires at the front, and the back. Get the measurements, divide it by half. Then adjust the tie rod ends the distance that your measurements gave you. Then verify if that was correct, are may have to slightly adjust after until you have equal measurements between the two points of measurement. I mean I understand what you're doing, but adding a lot of distance between the front and back tires, and having to have a true straight edge . A lot of variables that way, when you can pick a fixed point on both tires, and mark then with whatever to keep constant locations to use as reference points.

@cgme61588

Ай бұрын

That would create the possibility of them both being crooked. Just cuz they’re parallel don’t mean they’re straight.

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

OR, set toe-in at 1/8", what MTD calls for!

Have you’ll seen the new style of zero turn riding mower that turns twice as close as old style Solid front axle and it’s cool 😎

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

It's also MUCHO DOLLARO!!!

How much toe in did you end up with ???

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

Жыл бұрын

1/8"

im a old man with bad arms how can i make my steering easier? on my older poulan pro 11hp ride on mower

@caroljaworski2566

5 жыл бұрын

model pp1136A

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

5 жыл бұрын

Other than 100 percent greasing every moving part nothing. The single best thing I did was buy a zero turn, they are effortless. Watch my Hustler brand video. They now sell a 10hp model.

@zlindauer5315

4 жыл бұрын

add weight to the rear!!!

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

Add "Electric Steering"! There gotta be a YT video showing how to do it!

I believe the proper adjustment is around 1/8th inch toe in, not straight ahead, but hey if your crooked steering wheel don't bug you..........

help - my alignment is still fucked and I'm to the end of the bolts.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

4 жыл бұрын

You will need new parts, check frame for cracks, loose bolts underside also.

How could it get that far out of alignment to begin with?

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

Жыл бұрын

Over the years I ran into a few... quite a few things. Roots!

It is such a pain to align them, i am yet to get it right

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

2 жыл бұрын

If they go crooked again after alignment you may have a broken part or cracked frame. Thank you for watching! Check out my other Cub videos.

I don't see anything adjustable on my Craftsman. Alignment is way off, almost as bad as yours but to the outside.

This is the question why did it get out of alignment in the firsts place????? I HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. So there is know reason that the shit would get so far out and jerry rig the tie rods to fix it

@twinv63

5 жыл бұрын

Something wore out or something was bent to have to do this I would rather find the cause of the issue than rig it like any one could do with half a sense to them. I have a shit load of toe in I can cut my steering rods straighten them up and weld them but what was the issue? Know one should have to do that.

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

5 жыл бұрын

@@twinv63 On this unit it was wear and roots in the yard. A fair amount of abuse contributed also. Thanks for watching!

@drmariopepper4354

5 жыл бұрын

Also sometimes they ship like this and people do not align as recommended

Buy battery tender for long battery life!

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

Moving battery AWAY from the heat of the engine and putting it UNDER the seat (ala MTD Yardman) will do MORE for prolonging the life of your battery!

I don’t do the utube because of time and taking care of my sick wife She’s the brain and I’m the labor lol 😂

Yinz need ta quit hittin potholes n at!

@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP

3 жыл бұрын

I droved inta the CRICK! I am such a jagoff..

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

Or riding over curbs! LOL

Alignment not battery

@TheOzthewiz

Ай бұрын

He wanted to show off his BIG battery!

After 14 years and many many repairs I got a new ride! kzread.info/dash/bejne/gYCg1bZ_eZXIh9Y.html

Need to realign your deck wheels also! Just saying!

Hahahahahahaha! LOL