Front & Rear Shift Rod Service - Hydro-Gear 216 - Simplicity 1691682 Service & Repair Manual

6 General Repair
6B Hand Controls Repair
Front & Rear Shift Rod Service -
Hydro-Gear 216 Models
1. Remove battery from unit to provide access to front
shift lever rod assembly at base of shift lever assem-
bly (Figure B–15)
2. Remove cotter pin that secures front shift lever rod to
shift lever arm, and set spacer aside for reuse when
reassembling rod.
3. Safely elevate and support unit (mower deck re-
moved) for working access to idler arm assembly
area and related shift linkage parts (Figure B–16)
4. See Figure B–17. After noting assembly position of
front and rear clutch rods (to ensure proper assembly
when reassembling parts), remove cotter pin and
washer from front clutch rod.
5. See Figure B–17. Disengage the drive spring from
the underside of the frame to release tension on the
idler arm assembly, and remove.
Ground Speed
Control Lever
Assembly Arm
Figure B–15. Front Shift Rod/Ground Speed
Control Lever Assembly Attachment
Idler Arm
Assembly
Figure B–16. Idler Arm Assembly Area - Underside
Of Unit
Clutch Rod
Cotter Pin
Washer
Figure B–17. Remove Cotter Pin
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Cotter Pin
Front Shift
Rod
Rear Shift
Rod
Drive Spring