MTD 500 series Shop Manual page 51

Figure 5.27
Figure 5.28
Shim Washers
Figure 5.29
700 Series 2-Wheel Track-Drive System
6. Slide the Planetary Shaft to the right enough for it to
clear the transmission housing. See Figure 5.27.
7. Slip the drive chain off of the sprocket on the end of
the shaft.
8. Remove the Planetary Shaft Assembly from the
transmission box.
9. Set the shaft on the work bench. See Figure 5.28.
10. Slide the sprocket off of the shaft.
11. Remove both chains.
12. Remove the shim washers.
13. Slide the left Planetary Gear carrier off of the shaft.
See Figure 5.29.
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