KICKDOWN (Front) Band
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- Locate kickdown band adjusting screw at left side of transmission case, near throttle lever shaft. See Fig 1. Loosen adjusting screw lock nut and back off screw 5 turns. Ensure adjusting screw turns freely in case.
- Using Wrench (C-3380-A) with Adapter (C-3705), tighten adjusting screw to 48 INCH lbs. (5 N.m). If adapter is not used, tighten adjusting screw to 72 INCH lbs. (8 N.m).
- Back off front adjusting screw. See KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT table. Hold adjusting screw in position and tighten lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m).KICKDOWN BAND ADJUSTMENT
Application Back Off Screw All Models 2 1/2 Turns