Kubota B2301 Workshop Manual

FRONT AXLE
B2301, B2601, WSM
5-S4
4. CHECKING, DISASSEMBLING AND SERVICING
[1] CHECKING AND ADJUSTING
Toe-in
1. Inflate the tires to the specified pressure.
2. Turn the front wheels straight ahead.
3. Measure the toe-in ((B) - (A)).
4. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
adjust the tie-rod length.
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Toe-in Adjusting
1. Loosen the lock nut (2).
2. Turn the tie-rod end (1) to adjust the rod length until the proper
toe-in measurement is obtained.
3. Retighten the lock nut (2).
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Front Axle Rocking Force
1. Jack up the front side of tractor.
2. Set a spring balance to the front axle flange.
3. Measure the front axle rocking force.
4. If the measurement is not within the factory specifications,
adjust with the adjusting screw (2). After applying liquid gasket
(Three Bond 1206D or equivalent) to the thread portion of the
adjusting screw (2) to prevent front axle oil from leaking out of
the front axle holder (3).
5. Tighten the lock nut (1) firmly.
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Toe-in (B) - (A) Factory specification
0 to 10 mm
0 to 0.39 in.
(A) Wheel to Wheel Distance at front
(B) Wheel to Wheel Distance at rear
(C) Front
(1) Tie-rod End (2) Lock Nut
Front axle rocking force Factory specification
50.0 to 100.0 N
5.1 to 10.2 kgf
12.8 to 22.4 lbf
(1) Lock Nut
(2) Adjusting Screw
(3) Holder
(4) Thrust Collar
(5) Front Axle Case
A: Thread Portion
KiSC issued 11, 2014 A

Kubota B2301 Specifications

General

Engine Type	Diesel
Transmission Type	Hydrostatic
Type	Compact Utility Tractor
Drive	4WD
3-Point Hitch Category	Category I
Fuel Capacity	6.1 gallons
Hydraulic System Capacity	3.7 gallons