MAINTENANCE
2.8
TRANSMISSION GEARSHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT,
PRELIMINARY
INSPECTION
S If shifting problems are encountered, the transmis-
sion linkage should be adjusted.
S Tighten shift linkage rod end jam nuts properly after
adjustment. You should be able to rotate the linkage
rod between 1/8 and 1/4 turn after both jam nuts are
tight. Clevis or rod end should be parallel to mounting
surface.
S The transmission shift linkage should be periodically
inspected for wear and parts replaced as required to
remove excess play from shift linkage.
S Refer to T ransmission chapter for more information.
CHOKE (ENRICHER) ADJUSTMENT
With the choke control pushed in, the choke plunger must
be seated on the fuel passage way in the carburetor. If the
plunger is not seated on the fuel passage way inside the
carburetor (not enough cable freeplay), the engine will flood
or run too rich, causing plug fouling and poor performance.
If cable slack is excessive, the choke fuel passage will not
open far enough, which may cause cold starting difficulty.
Also, the half-choke position used for intermittent applica-
tions will not function properly.
1. Locate the boot behind the choke knob and pull it back.
Loosen the friction nut 1 turn or until choke slides freely.
Re-install boot.
2. Push the choke knob in to the full off position.
3. Slide boots off in-line cable adjuster and loosen
adjustment locknut.
4. T urn adjuster until the choke knob pulls out over 1/4s.
5. Push on the choke knob lightly while turning the
adjuster the opposite way.
6. T urn the adjuster until the knob contacts the boot.
7. T ighten adjuster nut.
8. Slide boots back over cable adjuster sleeve until they
touch at the middle point of the adjuster.
9. Pull back the choke knob boot and tighten the friction
nut until the choke will maintain a set position.
Re-install boot.
Correctly Tightened
Jam Nut
Incorrectly Tightened
Jam Nut
Parallel
Linkage rod will rotate
1/8 -1/4 turn if rod ends
are tightened properly.
Boot
Adjuster
Sleeve
Lock-
nut
Boot
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