Drive Tube Removal (cont'd)
2.
Remove the handle as described under TC3000
Handle Removal from Drive Tube, page
48,
TC4000 Handle Removal from Drive Tube,
page
48,
or TC5000 Handle Removal from
Drive Tube, page
49.
3.
Remove the control and grip as described under
Grip Removal, page 46.
4.
Remove the gearbox locating screw then loosen
the four other screws denoted by arrows in Figure
136.
Figure 136
5.
Remove the gearbox and shield assembly.
6. Remove the drive shaft from the tube being careful
not
to
damage the splined ends of the shaft.
7.
Inspect the tube for excessive wear, bends or
excessive heat. Replace
if
necessary.
NOTE:
If
it
is necessary
to
replace the tube, the
shaft
should also be closely inspected as
it
may
also require replacement.
Drive Tube Installation
1.
Mount the control and grip on the drive tube as
described under Grip Installation, page
47.
2.
Mount the engine on the drive tube as described
under Engine Installation on Drive Tube, page
45.
3.
Grease the splined ends of the drive shaft
to
ensure
easy disassembly in the future. Lubricate the shaft
with motor oil, and install into the drive tube.
Approximately
2.5
cm
(1
inch) will extend beyond
the end of the drive tube once
it
is firmly seated.
4.
Mount the gearbox and shield assembly by first
removing the locating screw. Push the gearbox
and shield assembly onto the tube and visually
align the locating holes.
5.
Secure the gearbox and shield by tightening the
four screws denoted by arrows in Figure 36.
6. Mount the handle as described under TC3000
Handle Installation on Drive Tube, page
48,
TC4000 Handle Installation on Drive Tube,
page
49,
or TC5000 Handle Installation on
Drive Tube, page
50.
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