Adjusting Gearshift Lever - MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual

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700 Series Lawn Tractor

Adjusting Gearshift Lever

If the gearshift lever does not line up with the neutral position on the fender or the operator has trouble putting the
tractor in one of the gear positions because the lever hits the fender, the position of the gear shift lever can be
adjusted.
1. To adjust the gearshift linkage, adjust the shift lever
rod where it enters the transmission to the center
detent position. See Figure 5.15.
2. Confirm that the tractor is in neutral by releasing the
brakes and rolling it back and forth.
3. Loosen the adjustment bolt on the shift bracket
using a 1/2" wrench. See Figure 5.16.
4. Place the gear selector handle so that it is fully
seated in the N notch on the fender.
5. Tighten the adjustment bolt and re-check the posi-
tion of the gear selector.
6. Move the gear selector into the forward position to
make sure the tractor goes into gear.
NOTE: The tractor may need to be rocked slightly
forward or back to engage it in gear.
7. Move the gear selector to the reverse position to
confirm that it is in the reverse position.
NOTE: The tractor may need to be rocked slightly
forward or back to engage it in gear.
8. Place the gear selector in the neutral position and confirm that it is in neutral by rolling it along the ground.
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Figure 5.15
Adjustment bolt
Figure 5.16