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Shift Linkage: Adjustments

CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUST

Using clutch pedal stop bolt, adjust height of clutch pedal so it is even with brake pedal.


Fig. 1 Clutch cable adjustment:





CLUTCH RELEASE ARM PLAY ADJUST


1. Move arm by hand and check that arm play is .08-.16 inch.
2. If play is out of specification, loosen or tighten clutch cable joint nut as necessary, Fig. 1.


CLUTCH START SWITCH ADJUST


1. Apply parking brake firmly and place shift lever in Neutral position.
2. Disconnect wiring from switch.
3. Loosen locknut and screw switch out.
4. Depress clutch pedal completely to floor. Allow pedal to come up .4-1.1 inch from floor.
5. Connect ohmmeter to switch. Slowly screw switch in until it is on. Hold switch in this position, and tighten locknut to 8-11 ft. lbs.
6. Connect wiring to switch.


Fig. 2 Shift linkage adjustment:





SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUST

1. Loosen gear shift control housing nuts and guide plate bolts.
2. Adjust guide plate by moving it forwards or backwards until shift lever is positioned in middle of guide plate and at a right angle, Fig. 2.
3. When guide plate is positioned properly, tighten guide plate bolts and housing nuts.