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6 General Repair

6B Hand Controls Repair

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Figure B–15. Front Shift Rod/Ground Speed

Control Lever Assembly Attachment

Front & Rear Shift Rod Service -

Hydro-Gear 216 Models

1. Remove battery from unit to provide access to front

shift lever rod assembly at base of shift lever assem-

bly (Figure B–15)

2. Remove cotter pin that secures front shift lever rod to

shift lever arm, and set spacer aside for reuse when

reassembling rod.

Figure B–16. Idler Arm Assembly Area - Underside

Of Unit

3. Safely elevate and support unit (mower deck re-

moved) for working access to idler arm assembly

area and related shift linkage parts (Figure B–16)

Figure B–17. Remove Cotter Pin

4. See Figure B–17. After noting assembly position of

front and rear clutch rods (to ensure proper assembly

when reassembling parts), remove cotter pin and

washer from front clutch rod.

5. See Figure B–17. Disengage the drive spring from

the underside of the frame to release tension on the

idler arm assembly, and remove.

Cotter Pin

Ground Speed

Control Lever

Assembly Arm

Idler Arm

Assembly

Front Shift

Rod

Rear Shift

Rod

Cotter Pin

Washer

Clutch Rod

Drive Spring

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