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Cotter Pin
ATTACHING THE STEERING MECHANISM
(Hardware A)
A j WARNING t
Follow instructions carefully as improper
adjustment of the steering mechanism
will cause excessive wear on the steer¬
ing gear segment and will void your
warranty.
■ ^NOTE
-Steps 1 through 6 are for Style A units
only. For Style B units, proceed with
step 6.
Style A only:
1. Insert the cotter pin into the hole on steering shaft
(F). Secure in place by bending the ends of the cot¬
ter pin in opposite directions. See figure 3.
2. Press the large flat washer (1-5/8" diameter) into
the open side of the black plastic steering tube
—spacer. See figure 4.
3. Press the steering tube spacer into one end of
the chrome-plated steering tube (E). See figure
4. Make certain spacer is seated securely into tube.
FIGURE 4.—Style A Only
4. Hold the steering shaft upright, so that the cot¬
ter pin is closer to the top of the shaft. Slide the
steering tube spacer and steering tube down
—over the shaft (above the cotter pin). See figure 5.
5. Slip flat washer (I 1 /*" diameter) on the steering
shaft immediately below the cotter pin. Place one
plastic hex flange bearing flat side up, below the
washer. See figure 5.
FIGURE 5.—Style A Only
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