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Figure 5
1.
Terminal
2.
Clip
3.
Plastic plug
4.
Switch
Installing the Traction Control
Rods
1. Thread trunnions equal distance onto each control rod.
For a starting point, thread on approximately 2 in.
(51 mm) (Fig. 6).
2. With trunnion rod up, slide clevis pins through rod
fittings and mounting holes in idler brackets (from
outside) (Fig. 6). Secure with washers (1/4 in.) and
hairpin cotters (Fig. 6).
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Figure 6
1.
Control rod
2.
Trunnion
3.
Idler bracket
4.
Clevis pin
5.
Washer, 1/4 in.
6.
Hairpin cotter
3. Check the gap between upper control bar and fixed bar
with wheel drive fully engaged. Gap should be
approximately 1 to 1-1/4 in. (25–32 mm) (Fig. 7).
Note: The upper control bar and fixed bar must be parallel
in the engaged, relaxed and brake positions.
4. Check operation. If adjustment is required, remove
hairpin cotter securing rod to upper control bar. Thread
rod in or out of trunion for proper position and install
into upper control bar with hairpin cotter.
5. After adjusting control rods, check parking brake
adjustment; refer to Servicing the Brake, page 30.
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Figure 7
1.
Control rod
2.
Fixed control bar
3.
Parking brake lever
4.
Upper control bar
5.
1 to 1–1/4 in. (25–32 mm)
gap
Connecting the Throttle Cable
1. Place throttle control lever in fast position.(Fig. 8).
2. Hook wire Z–bend into hole of speed control lever
(Fig. 8).
3. Loosen cable clamp screw allowing cable installation,
but do not tighten (Fig. 8).
4. Move control cable casing and wire until hole in speed
control lever is aligned with hole in base plate. Insert a
1/4 in. (6 mm) diameter pin or bolt into aligned holes.
5. Pull throttle cable slightly to remove any slack and
tighten cable clamp screw to lock adjustment in place.
6. Remove alignment pin and check control operation.
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Figure 8
1.
Wire Z-bend
2.
Speed control lever
3.
Base plate
4.
Alignment holes, 1/4 in.
(6 mm)
5.
Cable clamp
