Multi Pro 1200/1250Page 7 -- 30Drive Train
Transaxle Installation (Fig. 28)
1. Lubricate newoilstrainerO--ringwithDexron IIIATF
oilandpositiononstrainer.Installstrainerintotransaxle
and torque from 80 to 90 ft--lb (108 to 122 N--m).
2. If removed, install front transaxle mount, shift cable
mount and transaxle strap mounts to transaxle.
3. Apply antiseize lubricant to transaxle shafts.
4. Positiontransaxletomachine.Slideuniversaljointof
transaxle driveshaft onto input shaft of transaxle. Slide
bothdriveshafts ontotransaxleaxleshafts.Positiondri-
veshaftbearingcrosstotheendyokeatbothrearwheel
hubs and loosely install straps.
5. Secure transaxle to machine by installing and tight-
ening four (4) flange nuts onto c ap screws.
6. Secure driveshafts to transaxle:
A. Tightenthe strap bolts tosecure driveshaft bear-
ing cross to the end yoke at wheel hubs (Fig. 31).
To rque bolts from 200 to 250 in--lb (22.6 to 28.2
N--m).
B. Align mounting holes in driveshafts with reliefsin
transaxle shafts.
C. Apply Loctite #242 (or equivalent) to threads of
cap screws used to s ecure driveshafts to transaxle
shafts.
D. Install cap screws and lock nuts to secure drive-
shaft to transaxle input shaft (Fig. 33).
E. Install cap screws, hardened washers and lock
nuts to secure driveshafts to transaxle axle shafts
(Fig. 32).
7. Secure LH parking brake cable to front transaxle
mount with two (2) R--clamps.
8. Remove allcapsorplugsplaced on hydraulichoses
and fittings during disassembly.
9. Lubricate new suction and return hose O--rings with
Dexron III ATF oil. Install suction and return hoses to
transaxle.
10.Position shift cables to cable mount noting cable
identification made during disassembly. Center the
cable threads to the cable mounts and secure cables
with jam nuts (Fig. 30).
11.Check and adjust shift cables as needed (see Shift
Cable Adjustment in the Adjustments section of this
chapter).
12.Secure shift cable ends to shift arm levers of trans-
axle with clevis pins and cotter pins.
1. Cap screw w/washer
2. Driveshaft (LH)
3. Driveshaft (RH)
Figure 32
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3
1
1. Cap screw 2. Driveshaft
Figure 33
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1
13.Plugspeedsensorconnectorinto wireharness (Fig.
29).
14.Lower machine to ground.
WARNING
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post
could result in personal injury and/or damage to
the electrical system.
15.Connect positive (+) cable to battery first and then
negative (--) cable.
16.Fill transaxle with Dexron III ATF oil (see Operator’s
Manual).