Adjusting The Shift Lever Plate - Toro 30431 Operator's Manual

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Figure 4
1. Fuel line
2. Clamp
5. Slide the shift lever plate over the shift lever (Fig. 6).
6. Secure the right side of shift lever plate and fuel tank to
the rear frame (Fig. 5) with 2 bolts (5/16 x 7/8 inch),
lock washers (5/16 inch) and washers (5/16 inch)
(Fig. 5).
7. Secure the left side shift lever plate and fuel tank to the
rear frame (Fig. 5) with washers (5/16 inch), springs
and locknuts (5/16 inch) (Fig. 5).
Note: Tighten left side of shift lever plate until it is
completely tight and then unscrew locknut one full turn.
This will allow the spring to work.
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Figure 5
1. Bolt, 5/16 x 7/8 inch
2. Lock washers, 5/16 inch
3. Washer, 5/16 inch
4. Fuel line
5. Hose clamp
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m–6504
3. Fuel tank connection
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4
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2
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m–6465
6. Stud
7. Spring
8. Locknut
9. Shift lever plate
10. Fuel tank connection
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No parts needed for this step.

Adjusting the Shift Lever Plate

1. Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever
in slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance between top
and bottom of the shift lever should be equal (Fig. 7).
2. If clearance is not correct, remove lever and bend it
slightly to adjust (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1. Shift lever
2. Shift lever plate
3. Rubber seal washer
Note: Do not bend lever while attached to transmission
shaft or damage may occur.
3. Shift lever to neutral and check alignment of lever in
slot of shifter lever plate. The clearance on the sides of
shift lever should be equal (Fig. 7).
4. If clearance is not correct, loosen shift lever plate and
adjust it side–to–side. Tighten the shift lever plate.
Note: Tighten the left side of the shift lever plate until it is
completely tight and then unscrew the locknut one full turn.
This will allow the spring to work.
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m–5250
4. Square hole washer
5. Spring washer
6. Locknut, 3/8 inch