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6 General Repair

6B Hand Controls Repair

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Figure B–13. Hydro Shift Rod (Tuff Torq)

Parts List

A. 5/16-18 x 1-3/4 Hex Capscrew

B. Flat Washer

C. Spacer

D. Flat Washer

E. Speed Control Lever

F. 5/16 Lockwasher

G. 5/16-18 Hex Nut

H. Shift Rod

I. Cotter Pins

J. Plain Washer

Shift Rod Service

TUFF TORQ K215A MODELS

1. Remove battery from unit to provide access to front

shift lever rod assembly at base of shift lever assem-

bly (see Maintenance).

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

shift lever arm, and set washers aside for reuse when

reassembling rod.

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

moved) for working access to transmission shift lever

area.

4. See Figure B–13. Remove capscrew, hex nut, wash-

ers and spacers connecting shift rod to speed control

lever, and remove shift rod from unit. Inspect shift

rod for wear or damage, and replace as required.

5. Reassemble parts in reverse order of disassembly,

applying grease to all pivot points.

6. Adjust transmission as required for proper operation -

see "Adjustments" section for specific procedures.

Figure B–12. Shift Rod Location, Tuff Torq K215A Models

Shift Rod

Simplicity 1692024 User Manual

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