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General Information
UNITIZED TRANSAXLE
WARNING
• With the switch in the MAINTENANCE position and the engine running, the vehicle may move suddenly
if the Forward/Reverse handle is shifted or accidentally bumped. To prevent this, chock the front and
rear wheels and firmly set the park brake before servicing or leaving the vehicle.
NOTE: Pedal-start vehicle:
Be sure to return the switch to the OPERATE position after servicing the vehicle, or it will
not run with the Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
Key-start vehicle:
The switch must be returned to the OPERATE position after servicing is complete, or
the engine will stop running when the accelerator pedal is pressed, and the Forward/Reverse handle is in
the FORWARD or REVERSE position.
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Figure 18-1
Neutral Lockout Switch
GOVERNOR SYSTEM
The governor system regulates vehicle ground speed. It is mounted inside the unitized transaxle and is driven by
transaxle gears. If any of the governor linkages are removed in order to service other components, readjustment of the
governor linkage is required.
See Governor Cable Installation and Adjustment on page 15-9.
UNITIZED TRANSAXLE SERVICE
The unitized transaxle is extremely durable and should require very little service under normal operating conditions.
The only service required is to maintain proper lubricant level.
See Periodic Lubrication Schedules on page 10-8.
Under normal operating conditions, adjustment to the system should not be required.
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Figure 18-2
Shifter Positions (Top View)
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Figure 18-3
Lubricant Level (should be level with bottom
of hole) and Drain Plug
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2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement
