Transmission
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7. Slide the longer end of the transmission output shaft
through the shaft support of the axle. When the
shorter end of the shaft clears the second shaft sup-
port, remove the transmission from the axle. See
Figure 5.6.
8. Install the transmission by following the previous
steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Apply a small amount of releasable thread locking
compound such as Loctite® 242 (blue) to the
wheel nut or replace it with a new one.
NOTE: Tighten the wheel nuts to a torque of 80 - 100 in lbs
(9 - 11 Nm)
9. Test run the mower before returning it to service.
Figure 5.6
Axle assembly