NO 3RD GEAR OR ERRATIC SHIFTS SPRING BREAKAGE 200C

A condition of second or third gear starts, no third gear or erratic shifts could be caused by a broken 2-3 throttle valve spring.

If this condition is experienced, remove the control valve assembly. Remove the 2-3 valve parts, clean the valve and replace the spring (see illustration). Item #7 is the 2-3 throttle valve spring.

New springs are only available through your zone office.

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