MTD Garden Tractors User Manual page 121

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5-2. TWO SPEED TRANSAXLE.
PRIOR
5-2.1 The two speed transaxle, part number 717-
1150, incorporates a differential and high and
low range drive gear assemblies in an alumi-
num die cast housing. The differential consists
of an assembly of 6 miter gears for added
strength and long life durability. The axles are 1
1996 AND
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inch mounted on needle bearings. The input
shaft is also mounted on needle bearings and
thrust washer assembly for high speed opera-
tion. The shift lever is located in the front part
of the housing and has 4 positions: high, low,
neutral and reverse. The 2 shift forks move 2
shift collars that are unique in design. They
have spring loaded pins that make for easier
engagement from high to low speed. See Fig-
ure 5-29
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