DR Power 8.25 Pro Power Wagon (February 2007 - February 2009) - Manual (Page 35)

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Shift Lever
Figure 26
Adjusting the Shift Lever
If you are unable to shift into Reverse or 4th gear, the Shift Lever and Tie Rod need to be adjusted.
WHEN PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, YOU MUST FIRST SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, SET THE
PARKING BRAKE, WAIT FIVE (5) MINUTES TO ALLOW PARTS TO COOL AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK
PLUG WIRE, KEEPING IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG.
Tools Needed:
•
1/2" Box Wrench or Socket
• 1/2" Box or Open-End Wrench
•
9/16" Box or Open-End Wrench
1. Move the Shift Lever (Figure 26) into the Reverse
position.
2. Loosen and remove the Tie Rod Nut and Bolt from the
Transaxle Arm with 1/2" Wrenches (Figure 27) and
then remove the Tie Rod from the Transaxle Arm.
3. Fully extend the Transaxle Arm toward the front of the
machine; this will put the Transmission into Reverse
gear (Figure 28).
4. Loosen the Lock Nut on the Shift Tie Rod End with
9/16" Open-End Wrench (Figure 28) and turn the Tie
Rod End, clockwise to shorten the Tie Rod, and
counterclockwise to lengthen it.
5. Adjust the Tie Rod length until the Shift Indicator points to Reverse when you reinstall the Tie Rod
End onto the Transaxle Arm.
6. When the adjustment is complete, re-tighten the Lock Nut against the Ball End.
7. Place the Tie Rod back on the Transaxle Arm, insert the Bolt, and re-tighten the Nut.
This should now enable you to use the full range of gears.
Tie Rod Nut & Bolt
Transaxle Arm
Figure 27
Shift Tie Rod Lock Nut Shift Tie Rod End
Trans Axle Arm
Forward
Figure 28