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SECTION 5
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Fig. 5-3 B-Series Parking Brake lever
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Transaxle
For complete repair operations, refer to manufac-
turer's service manual for Peerless Model 669.
Fig. 5-4 B-Series Transaxle
Remove and Replace Transaxle
1. lift tractor to rei ieve weight from transax Ie.
2. Place gearshift lever in neutral.
3.
Depress clutch and slip drive belt off transaxle pulley.
4. Disconnect brake lever and return spring at brake.
5. Remove 3 bolts from transaxle support bracket.
Fig.
5-4.
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6. Remove 6 bolts from axle support brackets at frame .
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7. Raise tractor frame and remove transaxle while guiding
gearshift lever through access hole and the belt.
Reverse above procedure for replacement.
C-SERIES
Clutch - 8-Speed Models
Transmission is disengaged from the engine by clutching
the drive belt, located on the right side of vehicle. See Fig.
5-5.
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Fig. 5-5 C-Series a-Speed Belt Routing
Clutch Rod Adjustment - a-Speed Models
The 8-speed clutch rod adjustment is made to adjust
clutch pedal position.
To reposition pedal, adjust the
position of the threaded trunnion on the clutch rod, at the
left rear of the vehicle. See Fig. 5-6. The adjustment is
more easily made by disconnecting the clutch rod at the
clutch pedal.
Belt Guide Adjustment - a-Speed Models
Belt guide tangs are located on the belt guard top and
bottom front edge.
To adjust, bend the guides with the
belt under tension.
Belt Replacement - a·Speed Models
1. Remove belt guard and right side foot rest.
2. loosen clutch idler pulley.
3. Depress clutch and slip belt off rear drive pulley.
4. Remove PTO rod trunnion.
5. Remove yoke clevis pin and pull yoke aside.
6. Remove PTO brake.
7. Remove old belt and reverse procedure for new belt
installation. Adjust PTO brake. See Section 9.
Brake - 8-Speed Models
The brake band, located on the left side of the trans-
mission, brakes the transmission, and, in turn, brakes the
rear wheels. See Fig. 5-6.
BRAJKIE
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Fig. 5-6 C-Series a-Speed Clutch Pedal and Brake Adjustments;