Exmark METRO - Shifter Lever and Linkage Adjustment

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3.12 Install and adjust shifter lever.
a) Remove the 3/8" nyloc nut and spring disk washer from the stud on top of the
transmission. Install the shifter lever through slot in shifter lever plate and onto
the stud on top of transmission. Be sure the square-hole washer remains
between the lever and transmission. Replace the spring disk washer and
nyloc nut (See Figure 6). Torque the 3/8" nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N⋅m).
b) Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter plate.
Clearance between top of lever and the top of the slot should be about equal to the
clearance between bottom of the lever and the bottom of the slot (See Figure 7).
If it is not, remove lever and bend it slightly to adjust. DO NOT bend lever while
it is attached to transmission. Reinstall lever and tighten hardware.
c) Shift to neutral position. Lever should not contact the left edge of the upper slot.
Push lever down. Lever should not contact the right edge of the bottom slot
(See Figure 8). Shifter plate can be adjusted
Side to side to adjust position of
lever relative to the slot in plate. Loosen the two bolts securing the shifter plate
to the shifter lever legs. Adjust shifter plate and retighten bolts.
FIGURE 7
THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL
FIGURE 6
SHIFTER LEVER
TO TRANSMISSION
FIGURE 8
THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL
3.13 Install and adjust wheel drive linkages.
For Standard Pistol Grip Handles:
a) Screw threaded end of drive linkages into swivels in wheel drive idler arms.
b) Insert clevis pin from bolt bag through drive linkage, lever and slot in the neutral
lock/park brake latches (See Figure 9). Make proper adjustments before
adding hairpins.
FIGURE 9
LEVER AND ROD ADJUSTMENT
Drive Leve
r
Neutral Lock/Park Brake
Drive Linka
g
e
Clevis Pin