Ronno6
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When I received my Raptor SD54 from the big-box store, it exhibited a SLIGHT track to the left
when on flat ground. I didn't like that.
So, I pretty much just followed the linkage til I found the adjustment.
In the Raptor Parts Manual, page 3-10,see the inset for the steering linkage, item #7.
The adjustments are made to the steering bushing, item #22 by loosening the jam nuts,item #20.
(I found it necessary to disconnect the linkage from the drive arm by removing clip #11, as I could not hold
both jam nuts adequately in order to break then loose without possible bending the arm on the transmission.)
If the steering tracks left, item #22 must be moved to the rear SLIGHTLY. (I cannot remember if the bushing, #22 is threaded or not...)
Loosen the rear jam nut and move #22 to the rear, maybe 1 turn, then snug up the jam nuts and reassemble the
linkage to the drive arm.
Test the tracking and repeat (or reverse) as necessary.
I found that 2 turns did the trick.
I hope this helps someone.....
p.s. I found this procedure easier to perform after removing the left rear wheel.
YMMV.....
when on flat ground. I didn't like that.
So, I pretty much just followed the linkage til I found the adjustment.
In the Raptor Parts Manual, page 3-10,see the inset for the steering linkage, item #7.
The adjustments are made to the steering bushing, item #22 by loosening the jam nuts,item #20.
(I found it necessary to disconnect the linkage from the drive arm by removing clip #11, as I could not hold
both jam nuts adequately in order to break then loose without possible bending the arm on the transmission.)
If the steering tracks left, item #22 must be moved to the rear SLIGHTLY. (I cannot remember if the bushing, #22 is threaded or not...)
Loosen the rear jam nut and move #22 to the rear, maybe 1 turn, then snug up the jam nuts and reassemble the
linkage to the drive arm.
Test the tracking and repeat (or reverse) as necessary.
I found that 2 turns did the trick.
I hope this helps someone.....
p.s. I found this procedure easier to perform after removing the left rear wheel.
YMMV.....
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