Use and Care Manual

Service Transmission - 32
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
MX51833
1. Locate rotating screen guard (A) at top of engine.
2. Remove screw (B), press in tabs (C) and lift off guard (A).
3. Clean guard and flywheel cover of debris.
4. Install guard after cleaning.
Service Transmission
Checking Transmission
The transmission is a sealed component. No maintenance is required on
this transmission. If you suspect any transmission problems, please
contact your authorized dealer.
Checking Transaxle Oil Level
The transmission is a sealed component. No maintenance is required on
this transmission. If you suspect any transmission problems, please
contact your authorized dealer.
Changing Transaxle Oil and Filter
The transaxles on these models require no maintenance. If you suspect
transmission problems, contact your authorized dealer.
Checking and Adjusting Neutral Creep
Checking Neutral Creep
Check neutral creep with engine running, motion control levers in the start/
shutdown position, park brake off, and machine on level ground.
If the machine creeps forward or reverse while motion control levers are in
the start/shutdown position, adjust the motion control lever linkages.
Adjusting Neutral Creep
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
2. Remove style panel for better access to adjustment components (if
desired):
MX51831
a.Remove two bolts (A) and steering arm (B).
b.Raise seat and disconnect wiring harness connector (C) from seat
switch.
c.Remove two L-pins (D) to remove seat.
d.Remove seven push retainers from style panel (E) and remove style
panel.
MX51444
Picture Note: Right side of machine shown with machine parts
removed for a more clear image.
3. On linkage side needing adjustment (right side shown), remove spring
locking clip (F) and rod end (G) from pivot pin (H). Turn rod end (G) on rod
(I) in (clockwise) to decrease forward creep and out (counterclockwise) to
decrease reverse creep. Repeat procedure, as necessary, on opposite
side. Install rod ends back onto arms and secure with spring locking clips.
4. Install style panel and push retainers, seat, seat switch and steering
arm if previously removed.
Adjusting Tracking
If the machine does not track in a straight line while going in full forward
position, the tracking requires adjustment.
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
A
B
C
C
B
A
C
D
E
I
H
F
G