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MIDSECTION
TILLER HANDLE SERVICE – LONG HANDLE
Remove shift handle screw and washer. Remove
shift handle, bushing and washer.
Remove shift handle detent ball, spring and guide.
Remove the shift pin if necessary.
Inspection
Inspect the throttle cable for kinks and wear.
Replace if necessary.
Inspect the shift cable for kinks and wear. Replace
if necessary.
Inspect the steering handle components for wear,
cracks, or damage. Replace parts if necessary.
Assembly
Apply Nut Lock to threads of shift pin and install
shift pin into shift handle. Tighten to a torque of 18
to 22 ft. lbs. (24.5 to 29 N·m).
Coat detent ball, spring and guide with Triple-
Guard grease and install into shift handle. Place
one washer on shift handle mounting boss.
1. Shift handle screw 006714
1. Detent ball, spring and guide 006715
1. Shift pin 006716
1. Detent ball, spring and guide 006716
1. Detent ball, spring and guide
2. Washer
006715