Transaxle External Components Removal-K51 - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

REPAIR
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L.H. Rear Axle
10. Remove cotter pin (H) and washers from brake
linkage on L.H. side of transaxle. Remove brake
rod from brake lever.
11. Loosen, but do not remove, three flange nuts (I)
and cap screws securing transaxle to L.H. side of
frame.
12. Being careful to not catch free wheeling rod on
frame, remove six flange nuts (G) and (I) and cap
screws holding transaxle to tractor frame.
13. Remove transaxle to workbench.
Installation—
1. Being careful to insert free wheeling rod into frame
hole, set transaxle into frame.
2. Insert six cap screws through transaxle and frame
holes, and loosely place flange nuts on cap
screws. Tighten cap screws to specification.
Specifications:
Cap screw and flange nut to
mounting brackets and frame. . 30 N•m (22 lb-ft.)
Turnbuckle lock nut . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 N•m (11 lb-ft.)
3. Install brake linkage into transaxle brake lever using
washers and new cotter pin.
4. Install shift linkage turnbuckle into transaxle shift
lever.
5. Holding rear washer with a 10 mm wrench, install
lock nut onto shift linkage turnbuckle. Tighten lock
nut to specification.
6. Install drive belt over transaxle drive sheave and
fan.
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HYDROSTATIC POWER TRAIN
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CAUTION
Large idler spring is under high tension. Wear
safety glasses and gloves when removing drive
belt.
7. Pull idler arm towards transaxle and install drive
belt onto idler pulley.
8. Install mower deck.
TRANSAXLE EXTERNAL
COMPONENTS REMOVAL—K51
NOTE: INSPECTION AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE FOR OUT-
OF-WARRANTY REPAIRS ONLY.
This transaxle is warranted for 2 years (residential-
homeowner application) or 90 days (commercial
application). Should an internal defect result in a
transaxle failure within the warranty period, the
transaxle will be replaced as a complete assembly.
NOTE: If internal hydro component parts are
suspected (after performing all external
checks and adjustments) CALL SABRE
SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR
AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE
TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY.
IMPORTANT: PAY CLOSE ATTENTION to the
ORDER and ORIENTATION of ALL components
to their neighboring components. Mark them, if
necessary. This will be of great help during
reassembly.
Remove Drive Sheave and Fan—
1. Thoroughly clean transaxle with approved solvent
for aluminum castings and dry with compressed air.
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