Gearshift rods, Assembly (continued) – Bolens 1026 User Manual
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Assembly (continued)
Spring should now be approximately
11/16" +/-1/16” (17 mm +/-1.5 mm)
longer. If not:
A. Loosen jam nut (JJ) and thread
upward on rod. Turn adjuster (SS) to
increase or decrease length as needed.
NOTE: 1-1/4
turns Of adjuster equals
1/16" (1.5
mm) of spring extension.
B. Tighten jam nut (JJ) against
adjuster (SS).
NOTE: DO NOT over-tighten hardware.
Lever must move freely.
Gearshift Rods
1.
Attach gear shift lever upper section
(U, Fig. 3-2) and lower section (Z) together.
1.
Attach gear shift upper rod (U, Fig. 3-
3) and lower rod (Y) together with 1/4-20 x
3/4 hex screws and 1/4-20 locknuts.
2.
Move gear shift lever (W, Fig. 3-1) to
fifth gear. Remove hairpin cotter and flat
washer from pivot block (Z, Fig. 3-2).
Disconnect pivot block from gear shift
lever.
3.
Push gear shift lower rod (Y, Fig. 3-3)
downward as far as possible.
4.
While holding gear shift lower rod
down, thread pivot block (Z, Fig. 3-2) so it
fits into hole in gear shift lever upper
section (U).
5.
Reinstall pivot block (Z) in gear shift
control lever hole and secure with flat
washer and hairpin cotter. Tighten jam nut
against pivot block,
6.
Move gear shift control lever (W, Fig.
3-1) through full range of travel and check
for binding, interference, etc.
7.
Perform Drive Disc Clearance
Adjustment. See page 18.
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M W B
Fig.3-1