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Testing Motor

Remove change motor from transaxle. See CHANGE MOTOR  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect positive lead of battery to terminal 2A of change motor connector and negative lead to terminal 2B. See Fig 1 . Ensure motor rotates clockwise. Reverse battery leads on change motor connector terminals. Motor should rotate counterclockwise. If change motor does not operate as specified, replace motor.

Fig 1: Checking Operation Of Change Motor
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