Craftsman PRO Series Operator's Manual page 8

10. Insert flex shaft (b) removed during handle assembly from lower handle into
rear of chute directional control head. See Figure 7. Secure flex shaft to chute
control head with hairpin clip (a) removed in Step 4.
11. Insert hex end of flex shaft into chute control rod coupling under dash panel.
See Figure 8.
12. Ensure speed selector is in fastest forward speed.
13. Remove cotter pin (a) and washer (b) from ferrule on end of shift rod. See
Figure 9 inset.
Ferrule
Shift Rod
Figure 8
(a)
(b)
Figure 9
ASSEMBLY
14. Insert ferrule into top hole of shift lever and secure with cotter pin (a) and
washer (b) removed in Step 13. Ferrule may need to be adjusted up or down.
15. Check that all cables are properly routed through cable guide on top of
engine. See Figure 10.
16. Pull the cables towards the chute and pull the cable tie on the engine snug
on the cables to secure in place.
NOTE: For smoothest operation, cables should all be to the left of the chute
directional control rod.
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Figure 10