Service Manual

XL GEAR DRIVE
2 - 14 XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual
3. Place the traction drive belt around the transaxle
input pulley. Install the right and left belt guides.
Figure 50
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4. Install battery and battery tray. Note: If the
battery uses a battery drain tube, make sure
the tube is reinstalled through the rear hole in
the frame (Figure 51). Connect the battery
cables. Start the tractor and check the shift
linkage and the brakes to make sure they are
operating properly. If adjustment is needed, refer
to “Adjusting the Brake” on page 2 - 15 or “XL
Gear Drive Shift Lever Adjustments, MST-205
Transaxle” on page 2 - 14. Test and operate the
safety interlock system.
Figure 51
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5. Install the rear hitch panel (Figure 52).
Figure 52
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6. Re-install the mower deck (“Mower” section on
page 6 - 1).
XL Gear Drive Shift Lever
Adjustments, MST-205 Transaxle
It is VERY important the shift lever is properly aligned
with the shift gates. If misalignment is ignored for a
period of time, severe transaxle damage will result.
After any transmission or shift linkage repair, or if you
experience difficulty shifting the linkage from 1st
through 5th or in reverse gear, adjust using the
following procedure:
1. Place the gear shift lever in 5
th
gear (Figure 53).
Figure 53
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(A) Belt Guides
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