Service Manual

Front Traction Motor Repairs (Fig. 24)

Figure 24

1. Valve plate 7. Sleeve 13. Straight

2. Cylinder block kit 8. Roller bearing 14. End cap assembly

3. Shaft assembly 9. Housing 15. Flat washer

4. Plug 10. Thrust plate 16. Capscrew

5. O-ring seal 11. Gasket 17. Retaining ring

6. Lip seal 12. Bearing

Shaft Seal Replacement Prior to installing the new seal, polish the shaft exten-

sion, wrap it in thin plastic and lubricate with hydraulic

The lip type shaft seal (Item 6) can be replaced without oil to in

sure that the seal is not damaged during assem-

disassembly of the motor; however, replacement of the bly. Slide the seal over the shaft and press it into the

seal requires removal of the motor from the transaxle. housing bore.

Pry the seal carefully out of the housing bore, using care

t to distort the housing or damage the bore or shaft.

Once removed, the seal is not reusable.

Repairs Pa

ge 4 - 40 Groundsmaster

455-D