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6 General Repair

6B Hand Controls Repair

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Figure B–11. Remove End Cotter Pin

2. Using a long-nose pliers, remove the cotter pin from

the end of the shift lever. (Figure B–11)

Figure B–12. Slide Shift Lever Out Of Mounting

3. Slide the shift lever out of the shift lever mounting

bushings, and inspect for damage. (Figure B–12)

Replace as necessary.

4. Apply a light application of grease to the end of the

shift lever before reinstalling it into the plastic mount-

ing bushings.

5. Secure the shift lever in place with the cotter pin, and

re-engage the hooked end of torsion spring to the

shift lever.

6. Check the shift lever for smooth operation.

Figure B–13. Shift Lever Assembly Removal

Shift Lever Assembly Replacement

The shift lever assembly should be replaced if damaged

or worn.

1. Remove the steering wheel and steering shaft. See

Steering Wheel Removal and Steering Shaft

Removal sections.

2. From the underside of the unit, remove the two steer-

ing gear adjustment locknuts (Figure B–13) that se-

cure the steering mounting plate and lower nylon

bushing to the frame. Removal of the locknuts allows

the two mating carriage bolts to be removed from the

inside, near the base of the shift lever assembly.

3. Disassemble the shift lever and related parts as pre-

viously shown in the Shift Lever Service section.

Cotter Pin

Shift Lever

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