KICKDOWN (Front) Band Adjustments
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- Locate kickdown band adjusting screw on 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 specified number of turns. See KICKDOWN (FRONT) BAND ADJUSTMENT . Hold adjusting screw in position and tighten lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. (47 N.m).
KICKDOWN (FRONT) BAND ADJUSTMENT
| Application | Back Off Screw |
|---|---|
| All Models | 2 1/2 Turns |