Sabre 1638 Hydro - Transaxle Removal and Installation-K51

HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN REPAIR
6 - 58 2/12/97
TRANSAXLE REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION—K51
Removal—
1. Safely raise and block rear of tractor off surface.
2. Safely support bottom of transaxle or have a helper
hold transaxle in place while you remove final
hardware. (See step 12.)
3. Remove mower deck.
4. Unscrew and remove free wheeling knob (A) and
nut. Push free wheeling rod in.
5. Pull idler arm (B) towards transaxle and remove
drive belt from idler pulley (C).
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CAUTION
Large idler spring is under high tension. Wear
safety glasses and gloves when removing drive
belt.
A
B
C
Idler Spring
6. Remove drive belt from drive sheave and fan (D).
7. Remove drive wheels, inspect keys and keyways,
washers, and snap rings. Replace as necessary
during assembly.
NOTE: R.H. frame rail removed for clarity.
8. It is necessary to hold nut (hidden) on opposite side
with a 10 mm wrench while removing nut (E).
Remove lock nut (E) from clutch linkage
turnbuckle (F).
9. Loosen, but do not remove, three flange nuts (G)
and cap screws securing transaxle to R.H. side of
frame.
D
E
F
Hidden Nut
G
G
R.H. Rear Axle
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