March 28, 1962
Bulletin No. SB-896
Gearcases
SUBJECT: Elimination of driveshaft support 302552,
40 h.p. RD(SL)-24 and later RD(SL) model series.
The first 1962 models of the 40 h.p. RD(SL)
series engines were built with the
conventional driveshaft support illustrated
in figure 1. Later models do not contain
this support because of a running change
which eliminated the necessity for it.
Absence of this support in such engines is
no cause for concern since it was eliminated
by a design change on the driveshaft and
pinion gear rather than by error in assembly.
In servicing gearcases of 1962 - 40 h.p.
engines, adhere strictly to the parts catalogs
and be certain to install only the parts
specified for each model.
JOHNSON MOTORS
W. W. DeWees
W. W. DeWees
Service Department
WWD:eb NOTE: Post on your RD (40 H.P.) index.