John Deere 318 - Manual (Page 95)

INSPECT AND REPAIR TRANSMISSION CONTROL LINKAGE—VERSION FOUR (ALL
MODELS)
A—Knob H—Speed Control Link N—Ball Bearing T—Cap Screw
B—Clip I—Angle Bracket O—Clamp-On Nut U—Spacer Nut (2 used)
C—Speed Control Lever J—Detent Arm (2 used) P—Spring Washer V—Bracket
D—Weld Nut K—Compression Spring Q—Nut (2 used) W—Torsional Dampener
E—Friction Disc (2 used) L—Pivot Pin R—Bracket X—Compression Spring
F—Bracket M—Adjustable Eccentric S—Swashplate Arm
G—Control Plate Bearing
1. Remove belly screen/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. After connecting swashplate arm (S) to
transmission control shaft, tighten cap screw (T) to 60
N·m (44 lb-ft).
6. Adjust neutral and neutral return linkage. (See
procedure in Section 250, Group 15.)
7. Adjust hydrostatic lever friction. (See procedure in
Section 250, Group 15.)
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