Repair; Traction Drive Belt Removal - Sabre 1338 Gear Technical Manual

GEAR POWER TRAIN
4. If transaxle rotates, move shift lever (D) slightly until
transaxle shift lever clicks firmly into it's neutral
detent. (This may occur while shift lever (D) is in
the reverse or first gear range of shift gate).
5. Stop engine.
6. Raise seat and loosen left side lock nut (E) holding
shift linkage bracket to frame. (Left wheel removed
for clarity purposes only).
Slide shift linkage bracket (F) forward or rearward
in slots (G) until shift lever is centered in neutral
shift gate. Tighten lock nut (E).
7. If left side bracket adjustment (Step 6) does not
allow enough shift lever movement to center shift
lever in neutral gate, loosen three mounting
brackets (I) holding shift quadrant (H) to fender.
8. Adjust quadrant forward or rearward until shift lever
is centered in the neutral gate.
9. Tighten mounting brackets (I). Restart engine and
move shift lever through all gears (using clutch to
shift). Re-check for axle rotation in neutral (steps 2
through 4 this section).
10. Lower tractor to surface and remove blocks.
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F
G
E
I
Results:
• Test drive tractor to ensure all forward and reverse
gears are obtained and that tractor does not move
when shifter is in neutral position.
• If adjustments are not satisfactory, repeat
procedure until proper results are obtained.
• If adjustments are still not satisfactory, internal
transaxle repair is needed.

REPAIR

TRACTION DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

NOTE: If drive belt is in good condition, it does not
need to be removed when removing transaxle.
Engage park brake and remove belt from
transaxle drive sheave.
1. Park mower on level surface.
2. Remove mower deck.
3. Safely raise and block tractor to gain easy access
to underside of frame.
NOTE: If mower is to be raised at an angle, remove
battery from frame before jacking.
H
4. Remove cotter key and washer holding steering link
to right front spindle shaft.
5. Rotate steering link to align tabs on link with slots in
steering arm. Remove link from arm.
REPAIR
Steering Arm
Steering Link
Spindle Shaft
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