Reparation instructions

Removal of swing axle

1

•Block-up the machine in front of the rear frame.

•Remove the transmission/gear box cover.

2 Rider 11

•Detach the tensioning wheel spring (1) and the clutch wire (2).

•Disconnect the tensioning wheel arm (3) from the rear frame, and detach the belt from the gear box pulley.

•Detach the gear and brake wires (4 and 5) and remove the wires' holding plates (6).

•Remove the circlip and washer from the swing axlel (7) and pull the rear frame out backwards.

2 Rider 13 and 16

•Release the tensioning wheel spring (1).

•Release the hydrostatic transmission wire (2) from the arm (3) and the casing from the holder

(4).

•Release the cable from the neutral position contact (5).

•Release the brake wire from the arm under the tank and the casing’s holder from the rear frame

(6).

•Remove the circlip and lift off the hydrostatic transmission’s fan (7).

•Remove the rear belt (8).

•Remove the circlip and washer from the swing axle and pull the rear frame backwards.

3

Remove the circlip and washer from the swing axle's inner holder (1) and pull the swing axle out backwards. Use a sledgehammer or puller if needed.

If the dust protection (2) is damaged, this should be replaced by a new one.

Replacing bushings

Once the swing axle has been removed the bushings fitted to the rear frame must be replaced. Dismantling is carried out using a standard drift, see ”Special tools”.

Assembling new bushings is carried out using a drift, see ”Special tools”. Ensure the grooves in the bushings run horizontally. It is important that the outer edge of the outermost bushing is flush with the outer edge of the hole.

Lubricate the bushings with a lithium-based grease.

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