(3) Loosen the three transmission mounting stud nuts underneath transmission mounting base. (It is not necessary to drop skid plate to reach stud nuts ([fig. 37]).) Transmission can now be shifted on its mounting base by means of adjusting screw, head of which protrudes through notch of frame fitting, located at rear of transmission ([fig. 38]).
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Figure 36—Front Chain Inspection Hole Cover Removed
(4) Turn adjusting screw clockwise (to the right) to move transmission backward and tighten front chain. Turn adjusting screw counterclockwise (to the left) to move transmission forward and loosen front chain.
(5) After moving transmission by means of adjusting screw, check front chain adjustment; then securely tighten the three transmission mounting stud nuts and again check chain adjustment, as tightening stud nuts sometimes changes chain adjustment.
(6) After front chain adjustment has been made, securely tighten the three transmission mounting stud nuts.
(7) Install front chain inspection hole cover and tighten screws.
(8) Check shifter lever control linkage adjustment (par. [54]).