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CAUTION:
Incorrect cable
adjustment could cause the
wheels and tines to rotate
unexpectedly. Follow
a_ ustment procedures
carefully. Failureto do so could
result in personal injury or
property damage.
4. Checkfor correct spring cable tension
as instructed in Section 5. Checking and
Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.
5. When tension is correct, tighten thetwo
jam nuts (B) securely
STEP5: CHECK TRANSMISSION GEAR
OIL LEVEL
Thetransmission was filled with gear o11 at
the factory. However be sure to checkthe
oil level at this time to make certain it is
correct.
IMPORTANT:DOnot operatethe tiller if
the gear oil levelis low. Doingso will result
En severe damageto the transmission
components.
Figure2-11: Adding gearoil.
NOTE:
Do
not
use
automatic
transmission
fluid or motor oil in the
transmission.
(a) Cleanarea around the fill hole (N, Fig-
ure 2-11_ and unscrew gear oil fill plug.
ib) If adding only a few ounces of gear oil,
use API rated GL-4 or GL-5 gear oil having
a wscostty of SAE 140. SAE85W-140 or
SAE80W-90. If refilling an empty trans-
mission, use only GL-4 gear o_1 having a
wscosdy of SAE 85W-140 or SAE140.
1. With the tiller on level ground, pull the
(c) Using a clean funnel, slowly add gear
Depth Regulator Lever _R.Figure 2-13)
back and then slide it to the second notch
from the top. NOTE:If the lever does not
move. lift the tine hood flap and look for a
plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut
and remove the tie.
oil until it flows from the gear oil level
check hole _N.Figure2-11)
id) Reinstall and tighten securelythe gear
oil fill plug (M, Figure2-10).
STEP6: ATTACHWHEELGEARLEVER
1. Insert the Wheel Gear Lever (P, Figure
2. Removethe oil levelcheck plug (M, Fig-
2-12_ up through the slot in the control
ure 2-10 on the left-side of the transmis-
panel that is labeled "WHEELGEAR.'
sion. _Dueto dried paint on the plug
2. Insert two #10-32 x 1/2" round head
threads, it may require some force to re-
screws down through the "+" marks on the
move the plug the first time._ The gear oil
control paneldecal and securely attachthe
level is correct if oil starts to flow out of the
wheel gear mounting bracket using two
hole asthe plug is removed. If so. securely
#10 Iockwashersand #10-32 nuts.
reinstall the plug.
Figure 2-10: Gearoil levelcheckplug.
3. If oil does not flow from the check bole.
add oil as follows:
Figure2-12: Attach WheelGearLever.
Figure 2-13: Attach wheelgearcableandre-
verseclutch cablewithcableties(S).
STEP8: CHECKHARDWARE
Inspect the hardwareon the unit and tight-
en any loose screws, bolts and nuts.
3. Use a small board or rubber mallet to
tap the Wheel Gear Lever knob securely
onto the lever (R. Figure 2-13).
4. Securethe wheel gear cable and the re-
verse clutch control cable to the left-side
handlebar with two plastic ties (S, Figure
2-13_ located about two feet apart. Snip
off any excess tie length with
ors.
STEP7: CHECK AIR
Use a tire pressure gauge to check the air
pressure in both tires. Deflateor inflate
both tires equally Lobetween 15 PSIand
20 PSI. Be sure that both tires are inflated
equally orthe unit w_llpull to one side.
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