WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
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DIFFERENTIAL REPLACEMENT
1
Drain the tanks, remove the batteries and tip the machine up on it’s nose.
2
See Figure 1. Remove chain guard "K" (snaps in place). Loosen the chain tensioning bolt “A”.
3
Disconnect the master link in the chain and remove the chain.
FIGURE 1
4
Remove the “B” bolts and remove the wheels.
5
Remove the (6) "C" differential mounting bolts and nuts and “D” bushings. Remove the differential from
the machine.
6
Remove the sprocket, “E” collars, “F” bearings, and “G” bushings from the old differential and install them
on the new one, (take note of the location of the “E” collars on the axles for reassembly).
7
Follow steps 1-5 in reverse order to reassemble. (Refer to the
Drive Chain Replacement Or Adjustment
section for proper chain tension).
8
Test the drive system for proper operation.
H
K
A
J
F
G
B
Front
I
C
D
C
E
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