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TRANSMISSION
8.15
6. Install the output gear assembly. Be sure to
properly mesh the snorkel shaft bevel gear with
the output bevel gear(A). Install the 4 torx screws
(B) to secure theoutput gearassembly into place.
Torque screws to 8--12 ft.lbs. (11--16 Nm).
NOTICE! : It is important to setzero lashbetween
the output gear and the snorkel shaft gear. If
there is binding or excess lash, tighten or loosen
the snorkel shaft until there is zero lash.
A
B
8--12 ft.lbs.
TRANSMISSION FRONT
OUTPUT SHAFT
GEAR
BACKLASH
SETTING
PROCEDURE
7. The following steps must be performed to obtain
proper front output gear backlash adjustment:
S AscompletedinStep6,makesurethe
snorkel gear and output bevel gear are lightly
seated or meshing, so there is zero lash. Do
not overtighten.
S Before turning the snorkel tube, look down
into the gearcase at the snorkel lock screw
hole opening (Photo 2). Now slowly rotate the
snorkel tube counterclockwise (Photo 3),
while counting the number of notches as you
rotate the snorkel tube. Rotate the snorkel
tube to the 7th notch (Photo 1 & 2) using a
2 3/8” wrench.
S Now check the output shaft gear backlash
again by feel. If the output shaft appears to
be to tight, rotate the snorkel shaft
counterclockwise to the next notch or 8th
notch.
Photo For Reference Only! Snorkel
Shaft is installed in this procedure.
Count 7 notches
on snorkel tube
Photo 1
Count 7 notches of snorkel tube
through snorkel lock screw hole
Photo 2
Rotate snorkel counterclockwise --
7 notches on snorkel as reference
Photo 3