7. Install the 3/8" flatwasher and the 3/8" nylon Iocknut loosely on the

eye bolt.

. Carefully remove cotter pin, clevis pin and universal joint pin from yoke end of crank rod assembly. See Figure 6.

g.Place universal joint into end of worm gear lining up large holes. In- sert universal joint pin (ensure opening in pin is in line with small openings in universal

joint).

10.Place yoke end of crank rod around universal joint, lining up openings. Insert clevis pin through assembly and secure with cotter

pin. Spread ends of cotter pin to

lock in place.

11.Tighten nut on eye bolt. Make sure eye bolt is properly aligned and the crank can freely rotate.

12.Tighten all handle bolts.

Cotter Pin

Clevis Pin

Crank Rod

Asse_y

Universal

Joint Pin

Figure 6

TO INSTALL SHIFTER KNOB

1.Thread the 1/2-13 hex jam nut found in parts bag onto the threaded end of the shifter lever. See Figure 7.

2.Thread the shifter lever knob onto the threaded end of the shifter le- ver until it is snug against the hex jam nut and the lip is pointed away from the engine. Tighten the hex jam nut against the bottom of the shifter lever knob to lock in posi- tion.

Knob

Hex Jam

Speed

Lever

Figure 7

NOTE: If the cables have become dis-

connected, reinstall springs as shown in Figure 8.

 

 

Auger Drive

Traction

Drive

Spring (Short)

\

Spring

(Long)

 

Figure 8

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536.88644 specifications

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