TESTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
1. Make sure bellcrank assembly and transaxle right,
front mounting bracket are oriented properly. Slot
(C) should be aligned with transaxle housing rib (A)
so that ear (D) of lower anchor washer is not
wedged behind housing vertical rib (B).
E
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B
D
K55
(Shown from R.H. Side)
K55
(Shown from Top)
K51
HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
2. Check shift linkage bellcrank spring tension by
measuring spring length distance (E) between
flanged nut and top anchor washer and adjust to
specification. This will ensure shift lever will remain
stationary wherever operator lets go of lever
anywhere in shift quadrant. This adjustment may
vary from one operator's preference to the next.
Specification:
Bellcrank spring length (maximum) — K55
production spring. . . . . . 15±1 mm (0.59±0.04 in.)
service spring . . . . . . . . . 21±1 mm (0.83±0.04 in.)
Bellcrank spring length (maximum) — K51
production spring. . . . . . 20±1 mm (0.78±0.04 in.)
BRAKE SPRING ADJUSTMENT—
K55
A
E
1. Unlock park brake lever (B) and release brake pedal
(A).
B
C
D
C
E
D
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