Exmark MHP3614KA, MHP3615KC, MHP3615KA Blade Engagement Linkage, This Clearance Should Be Equal

FIG 5

BLADE ENGAGEMENT LINKAGE

3.10Install and adjust shifter lever.

a)Remove the 3/8” nyloc nut and spring disc washer from the stud on top of the transmission. Install the shifter lever through slot in shifter lever plate and onto the stud on top of transmission. Be sure the square-hole washer remains between the lever and transmission. Replace the spring disc washer and nyloc nut(see figure 6). Torque the 3/8” nut to 35ft. lbs. (47N.M).

b)Shift lever to second gear and check alignment of lever in slot of shifter plate. Clearance between top of lever and the top of the slot should be about equal to the clearance between bottom of the lever and the bottom of the slot (See figure 7). If it is not, remove lever and bend it slightly to adjust. DO NOT Bend lever while it is attached to transmission. Reinstall lever and tighten hardware.

c)Shift to neutral position. Lever Should not contact the left edged of the upper slot. Push lever down. Lever should not contact the right edge of the bottom slot (See Figure 8). Shifter plate can be adjusted side to side to adjust position of lever relative to the slot in plate. Loosen the two bolts securing the shifter plate to the shifter lever legs. Adjust shifter plate and retighten bolts.

FIG. 7

THIS CLEARANCE SHOULD BE EQUAL

FIG. 6

SHIFTER LEVER

TO TRANSMISSION

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