Dash Removal - Simplicity 1691682 Service & Repair Manual

Dash Removal

1. Remove the hood according to the instructions in the
previous section.
2. Remove the steering wheel. See Steering and Front
Wheel Repair.
3. Remove the ground speed control lever knob from
the shift lever.
a. Plastic knob - unscrews from shift lever by turning
knob counterclockwise.
b. Rubber knob - is pressed onto end of shift lever
and may be removed by placing a 7/16" open end
box wrench under the knob and tapping the
wrench outward with a hammer or rubber mallet.
(Figure D–5) Knobs that resist removal with this
method may be heated with a heat gun or blow
dryer to expand the I.D. of the knob slightly and
separate it from the end of the shift lever.
NOTE: Do not overheat the knob as this may distort the
part or cause melting, and could prevent a secure fit
when reattaching the knob. Use a low heat setting when
using a heat gun, and keep the gun 4-6'' away from the
knob while moving back and forth to provide even heat-
ing.
4. Slide the knob off the ground speed control lever,
and check for cracks or excessive wear, and replace
as necessary.
5. Unscrew the parking brake knob from the parking
brake rod. (Figure D–6)
DANGER
Always disconnect the negative battery cable
first and reconnect it last. The positive terminal
can easily be shorted to the tractor frame by a
wrench or other tool if this is not done. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and other
sparks away from the battery to avoid an explo-
sion. After reconnecting the cables, make sure
the cover is in place over the positive terminal.
6. Disconnect the battery cables, negative cable
first.
7. Remove the battery hold-down and remove the
battery.
6D Hood, Dash, & Grill Repair
Knob
Figure D–5. Remove Ground Speed Control Knob
(Later Model With Rubber Knob)
Never use a heat gun or blow dryer if flammable
vapors are present, as the heating element could
ignite the vapor and cause a fire or explosion.
Figure D–6. Unscrew Parking Brake Knob
Positive Cable
Figure D–7. Battery and Cables
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