MTD 500 series Shop Manual page 137

Figure 11.37
Figure 11.38
Torsion Spring
Figure 11.39
Cable Guide Pulley
Discharge Chute and Controls (Electric)
6. Remove the right hand grip.
NOTE: Unit without Heated Hand Grips can skip to step 7.
6a. Remove the two screws that hold the hand grip
in place using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. See
Figure 11.37.
6b. Slide the grip off of the handle.
7. Loosen the screws that hold the right Cable Guide
Pulley to the bracket enough to slip the cable off of
the pulley. See Figure 11.38.
8. Disconnect the Drive Cable from the Control Lever.
9. Unhook the Control Lever's Torsion Spring. See Fig-
ure 11.39.
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