Exmark Metro 00 & Higher - Manual (Page 32)

Maintenance
Figure 22
Right Side of Unit Shown
1. Wingnut 5. 5/16–18 x 1 3/4 inch hex
capscrew
2. Transmission Lever in
neutral 6. Drive Lever Linkage
3. 5/16–18 inch nyloc nut 7. Swivel
4. Drive Levers in neutral 8. Brake Rod
Shifter Lever Adjustment
The shifter lever in neutral should not contact the
upper or lower edge of the slot or the left edge of
the upper slot or the right edge of the bottom slot
(See Figure 23 and Figure 24). The clearance should
be equal. Adjust the shifter lever and shifter plate
if necessary.
Figure 23
1. Equal distance 3. Shifter Plate
2. Shifter Lever
Figure 24
1. Shifter Lever 3. Adjustment slot
2. Equal distance
• To adjust the shifter lever:
1. Remove the 3/8 inch nyloc nut and spring
disc washer from the stud on top of the
transmission (See Figure 25).
Figure 25
1. Shifter Lever 3. Transmission
2. Square Holed Washer
2. Remove the shifter lever and bend it slightly.
Do Not bend the lever while it is attached to
the transmission.
3. Re-install lever and torque the 3/8 inch nyloc
nut to 35 ft-lb (47 N-m).
• To adjust shifter plate:
Note: The square-hole washer must be between the
lever and the transmission.
Place shifter lever in the neutral position. Loosen the
two bolts securing the shifter plate to the shifter lever
legs. Adjust shifter plate and retighten bolts.
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