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INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSAXLE
RANGE SELECTION
(Se rial No. 4631 - )
1. Stop the unit on a level surface and set PARKING
BRAKE.
2. Stop the engine and dismount.
3. Remove the 1/4 x 3/4 flange bolt from the lever lock
strap and swing it away from the lever, revealing a
slot. (See Shift Position drawing.)
4. Shift the range selector lever, observing the 2 - N - 1
decal for range selection. A slight rocking motion of
the unit may be needed to fully engage the
selector.
5. With the selection completed, replace the lock strap
and tighten the 1/4 x 3/4 flange bolt to 12 - 15 ft. lbs.
torque. (See Locked Position drawing.)
6. Repeat step 3, 4, and 5 for the other transaxle. Be
sure to shift both transaxles into the same range or
serious mechanical damage will result!
DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT THE LEVER
LOCK STRAPS IN THE LOCKED POSITION!
OPERATION section 4.6
EMERGENCY TOWING INSTRUCTIONS
FOR A STALLED UNIT
Both transaxles must be in neutral before moving a
stalled unit. Neutral position is between HIGH (2)
and LOW (1) range position. Release the locking
straps on both transaxles to shift into “Neutral”.
Failure to shift transaxles into “Neutral” will cause
serious damage to the hydrostatic system.
Remember to lock the lever lock strap after towing.
SHIFT BOTH TRANSAXLES INTO
THE SAME RANGE OR SERIOUS
MECHANICAL DAMAGE WILL
RESULT!
TIRE BALLAST
Liquid, foam, rubber or powder ballast in tires
causes excess loads on the drive train and WILL
VOID WARRANTY ON THE DRIVE TRAIN
COMPONENTS of the power unit. Modified or
makeshift weights are not acceptable.