Disassembly Of 4-Wheel Steer Transaxle, Model No. 717-1287 - MTD Garden Tractors User Manual

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10. Install detent springs into lower housing. See
Figure 5-62.
11. Install the shim plate and cover over detent
screws. See Figure 5-63.
12. Install the shifter assembly by placing the O-
ring in the lower snout groove.
13. Install the O-ring into the upper snout and
make sure it stays in position during installa-
tion.
14. Apply "Never Seize" to the ball on the shifter.
15. Install the lower snout onto the shifter.
16. Make sure that both shift forks are in the neu-
tral position before installing the shift lever.
17. From a front position with the shift lever on
your left, insert the shifter into the transmission
with the lever to the left of the neutral position
and in the low range quadrant. See Figure 5-
64.
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18. Secure the shifter with the four screws and
tighten to 60 to 90 in-lbs.
19. After installation of the shifter, make sure you
can shift into all three gears.
20. Install the transmission into the unit.
Attach the yellow wire to the reverse safety
switch and secure the shift cover.
21. Install the parking brake rod through the shift
cover.
22. Install the shift knob and parking brake knob.
23. Test the unit for proper operation.
24. Test the reverse safety switch for proper oper-
ation.
5-3. DISASSEMBLY OF 4-WHEEL STEER TRAN-
SAXLE, MODEL NO. 717-1287.
5-3.1 General.
1. The 4 wheel steer transaxle incorporates fea-
tures that you may recognize found in the
model number 717-1050, single speed tran-
saxle with similarity of the differential assem-
bly. This unit also uses the positive spring pin
type clutch collar as is used in model number
717-1150 two speed transaxle.
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