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MIE MODELS - HURTH TRANSMISSION - 2F-590-823225--1 1096
3. Check that coupling centerlines align, by butting
propeller shaft coupler against transmission out-
put flange. Shoulder on propeller shaft coupler
should engage recess on transmission output
flange face with no resistance.
NOTE: Some propeller shaft couplers may not have
a shoulder on mating face. On these installations,
use a straight edge to check centerline alignment.
INCORRECT
CORRECT
72597
INCORRECT
4. Check for angular misalignment, by hand holding
coupling faces tightly together; check for a gap
between faces with a .003 in. (0.07 mm) feeler
gauge at 90° intervals.
50609
a
c
a - Feeler Gauge (Check at 90 Degree Intervals)
b - Transmission Output Flange
c - Propeller Shaft Coupler
b
5. If coupling centerlines are not aligned or if cou-
pling faces are more than .003 in. (0.07 mm) out
of parallel, adjust and retighten engine mounts as
follows:
a. TO ADJUST ENGINE UP OR DOWN: Loos-
en locking nut on mounts requiring adjust-
ment and turn both front mount or rear mount
adjusting nuts equally.
IMPORTANT: Both front mount (or rear mount)
adjusting nuts must be turned equally to keep en-
gine level from side to side.
70056
a
e
d
b
a - Locking Nut
b - Adjusting Nut
c - Clamping Screws and Nuts, with Lockwashers
(Only One Each on Some Mounts)
d - Lag Screws (or Bolts)
e - Slot Forward (if So Designed - NOT Slotted on
This Style Rear Mount)
Typical Mount
c
NOTE: Engine mount shown is typical. All models
are similar and adjust in the same manner.

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