John Deere – 1023E, 1025R and 1026R – Check Toe-in

Check toe-in to make sure of proper wheel tracking when turning, and to prevent tire scrub and premature tire wear.
The tie rod is not adjustable.
[1] – Park machine safely.

[2] – Raise front of machine and place secure supports (A) under frame behind front axle.

[3] – Rotate tire by hand and scribe a line near the center of each of the front tires.

[4] – Measure and record the distance between the lines at the front and the rear of the tire at about axle height. The front measurement should be 0 – 3 mm (0 – 0.12 in.) less than the rear measurement.

[5] – If measurement is not correct, replace tie rod.