Install; Troubleshooting - Yale 524150797 Maintenance Manual

Troubleshooting

3. Remove the retention clip from the gas spring ball
socket. Disconnect the gas spring from the ball
stud.
4. Remove the ball stud from inside the control arm
as necessary.
5. Remove the capscrew and locknut securing the
rod end of the gas spring to the tiller swivel.

INSTALL

1. Install ball stud and nut into control arm if
removed. Tighten to 35 N•m (26 lbf ft).
2. Lubricate both connection points with
multipurpose lithium complex grease with 2 to 4%
molybdenum.
CAUTION
DO NOT damage the control handle wiring harness
inside the control handle arm.
PROBLEM
Steering is rough or difficult.
Steering handle does not return to
the vertical position.
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3.
NOTE: Apply Loctite
before installing the nut.
4.
5.
6.
Troubleshooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Damaged, worn, or defective
steering handle swivel bearing(s).
Steering handle swivel bearing(s)
need lubrication.
Bearing retaining nut torque
incorrect.
Drive unit housing bearing (steer)
damaged.
Gas spring is weak or broken.
Gas spring ball stud broken or
loose.
Make certain the control handle arm is secured in
the full upright position and position the new gas
spring into the control handle arm. Connect the
upper end of the gas spring to the ball stud inside
the control handle arm. Install the retention clip to
the gas spring ball socket as removed.
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242 to the capscrew threads
Align the lower end of the gas spring into position
using a screwdriver and hold in position. Install
the capscrew and locknut securing the rod end of
the gas spring to the steer swivel. Tighten to
35 N•m (26 lbf ft).
Install the plastic plugs to the access holes on the
control handle shaft as removed.
Test for proper operation. Install covers as
removed.
PROCEDURE OR ACTION
Replace bearings.
Lubricate or repack bearings.
Loosen retaining nut and tighten to
correct torque. See the section
Master Drive Unit 0630YRM1503.
Replace drive unit housing bearing
(steer).
Replace gas spring.
Retighten or replace gas spring ball
stud.
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