Steering Trigger Cables - MTD 500 series Shop Manual

Steering Trigger Cables

E-ring
Figure 5.37
Figure 5.38
Do not pull here
Figure 5.39
Pull here
700 Series 2-Wheel Track-Drive System
To remove/replace a steering trigger cable:
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground it against the engine.
2. Drain the fuel tank into an approved container.
3. Tip the snow thrower forward so that it rests on its
auger housing opening.
4. Remove the E-ring that secures the steering trigger's
Pivot Pin. See Figure 5.37.
5. Remove the Pivot Pin.
6. Unhook the trigger from the cable. See Figure 5.38.
7. Gently pry/pull the cable end out of the Trigger
Bracket.
NOTE: Do not pull on the cable jacket. It will separate from
the cable end, damaging the cable.
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