5. Wind insulating tape around the input shaft to
prevent damage to the new seal from splines and
grooves. Wind from the bottom and continue to the
end of the shaft.
6. Put grease on the shaft and on the inner side of the
new seal to make the seal move easily.
7. Put the seal on the shaft with the smooth side up
and press down carefully.
8. Use the thick end of ¼ in extension to carefully tap
down the seal. Move the extension around the seal
until the seal is level with the top edge of the shaft
housing.
9. Remove the insulation tape from the shaft and
attach the lower circlip and belt pulley with the
hexagonal hub up.
10. Attach the fan with the washer and the top circlip.
8.5.10.2 To replace the hydrostatic transmission output
shaft seals
CAUTION: The area around the seal must be
clean. Dirt in the transmission oil can decrease
the lifetime of the hydrostatic transmission.
assemble the wheels on page 17.
2. Clean all the dirt and corrosion from the input shaft
and the area around the seal.
3. Put a screwdriver between the seal and the shaft,
and remove the seal out of the shaft housing. A
small quantity of oil can leak out.
4. Wind insulating tape around the input shaft to
prevent daage to the new seal from the keyway and
the groove. Wind from the inner end of the keyway
and continue to the end of the shaft.
5. Put grease on the shaft and on the inner side of the
new seal to make the seal move easily.
6. Put the seal on the shaft with the metal spring turned
to the transmission and press it in carefully.
7. Use the thick end of a ¼ in. extension to carefully
tap down the seal. Move the extension around the
seal until the seal is level with the top edge of the
shaft housing.
CAUTION: Tap only on the steel casing of
the seal.
8. Remove the insulating tape from the shaft.
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