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Repair and Service Manual
REAR AXLE
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to all Notes, Cautions and Warnings.
For further axle information, see Four Cycle Transaxle
Shop Rebuild and Service Parts Manual P/N 27660-
G01.
Refer to REAR SUSPENSION section for axle removal.
NEUTRAL LOCK
To prevent the driven clutch from turning the rear
wheels during service operations and to prevent wear to
the belt while being towed, a neutral lock is located on
the direction selector.
The neutral lock is located on the direction selector. To
operate neutral lock located on the direction selector,
first turn the key switch to ‘OFF’, place direction selector
in ‘R’ and remove seat. Pull out and rotate the neutral
lock pin handle so that the pointed portion of the handle
is over the side of the direction selector cam (Ref. Fig. 2
on Page P-1). Move direction selector lever towards the
area between ‘F’ and ‘R’. During that motion, the pin will
snap into the hole in the direction selector mounting
bracket, preventing any movement of the lever. When in
this position, the direction selector remains locked in
the neutral position.
Spring loaded mechanism. To prevent possi-
bility of fingers becoming pinched in the direc-
t i o n s e l e c t o r m e c h a n i s m , h o l d d i r e c t i o n
selector lever when releasing neutral lock pin
handle.
To activate the direction selector, pull the neutral lock
pin handle out and rotate until the pointed portion of the
handle fits into the hole in the direction selector cam.
Fig. 1 Neutral Lock (Direction Selector)
REAR AXLE
The rear axle is provided with a lubricant level check
plug located on the driver side at the rear of the housing
(Ref. Fig. 2 on Page P-1). Unless leakage of rear axle
lubricant is evident, an annual lubricant check is suffi-
cient
Checking the Lubricant Level
Tool List
Qty. Required
Socket, 13 mm, 3/8" drive ........................................... 1
Ratchet, 3/8" drive....................................................... 1
Funnel ......................................................................... 1
Clean the area around the check and fill plugs. Remove
the check plug. The correct lubricant level is
just
below
the bottom of the threaded hole. If lubricant is to be
added, remove the fill plug and add lubricant using a
funnel. Add lubricant slowly until lubricant starts to seep
from the check plug hole. Install the check plug and the
fill plug. In the event that the lubricant is to be replaced,
a drain plug is provided at the bottom of the differential
housing. Capacity of axle is 40 ounces (1.2 liters).
Fig. 2 Add, Check and Drain Rear Axle Lubricant
REAR AXLE DISASSEMBLY
The rear axle is a precision assembly, and therefore any
repair or replacement of parts must be done with
extreme care in a clean environment. Before attempting
to perform any service on the axle, read and understand
all of the following text and illustrations before disassem-
bling the unit.
Unlocked
Position
Locked
Position
Hole in Direction
Selector Mounting
Bracket
Hole in Direction
Selector Cam
Neutral Lock
Pin Handle
Front
Check Plug
Drain Plug
