TXT Forward/Reverse Hard To Move

[gemboat97]

I have several TXT,s that are very hard to move the forward/reverse shift lever. Can anyone recommend how/what to lubricate?

[DaveTM]

I'm using this picture for a reference only....as I know it shows what happens when overheating of a board occurs and the F\R contact decides to "melt" ...however, where the F\R main switch "bolt" would go thru the main board "hole"...and the BIG hole is what appears in this pic, I would use a dab of Lithium grease here to help the F\R switch move easier. Now, DO NOT go overboard with the grease. Just a dab will go a long way. In fact, if you just smear the shaft of the F\R switch that goes in here with a thin coat that will suffice to make the shifting easier. Careful and try not to get grease on the threaded part. If you do the nut that you tighten will have a tendency to loosen as you use your cart. Ask me how I know this.

[cgtech]

A Light smear lube on the contact face of the board is ok too. Do not use the method of loosening the nut on the back of the pivot as a means of making it easier, that contact pressure is necessary to keep the contacts in tight connection with each other. I have also dripped a few drops of non flammable penetrating oil on the contact area with good success (WD40 is flammable, Zepreserve is not).