John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 93)

INSPECT AND REPAIR TRANSMISSION CONTROL LINKAGE—VERSION TWO (420)
A—Knob F—Bracket K—Guide P—Cap Screw (Later Models)
B—Clip G—Pin L—Speed Control Rod Q—Swashplate Arm (Later
C—Speed Control Lever H—Shock Absorber M—Turnbuckle Models)
D—Torsion Spring I—Brake Plate (2 used) N—Eyebolt R—Swashplate Arm
E—Compression Spring J—Friction Disc (2 used) O—Spacer Assembly (Early Models)
1. Remove belly pan, fender deck and fuel tank.
2. Remove engine side panels, battery and battery
base.
3. Remove right-hand pedestal side panel.
4. Inspect linkage for wear or damage. Replace parts
as necessary.
5. Adjust hydrostatic lever friction. (See procedure in
Section 250, Group 15.)
6. Later Models; After connecting swashplate arm (Q)
to transmission control shaft, tighten cap screw (P) to
60 N·m (44 lb-ft).
7. Adjust neutral return linkage. (See procedure in
Section 250, Group 15.)
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