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MIDSECTION
TILLER HANDLE SERVICE – LONG HANDLE
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Remove the shift pin if necessary.
Inspection
Inspect the thro ttle cable fo r kin ks an d we ar.
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 th reads of shif t 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 de tent ball, spring a nd guide with Triple-
Guard grease and install into shif t ha ndle. Place
one washer on shift handle mounting boss.
Coat bushing an d washer with Triple-Guard
grease. Apply Nut Lock to threads of screw.
Install shif t handle on tiller handle and tighte n
screw to a torq ue of 18 to 20 f t. lbs. (24.5 to 27
N·m).
1. Shift pin 006716
1. Detent ball, spring and guide 006716
1. Detent ball, spring and guide
2. Washer
006715
1. Bushing
2. Washer
3. Screw
006717
1. Shift handle screw 006714