11.
Disconnect the drive control rod from the trun-
nion arm of the hydro. See Figure 5.76.
Drive control rod
Spring
Figure 5.76
12.
Disconnect the spring at the end of the transmis-
sion release rod from the by-pass arm on the
transaxle. See Figure 5.77.
Spring
Transmission
release rod
Figure 5.77
NOTE: The closed end of the spring hooks
downward into the rod.
13.
Support the transaxle so that it can be lowered
out of the tractor in a controlled fashion.
Trunnion arm
Cotter
pin
By-pass arm
HYDRO. DRIVE AND BRAKE SYSTEM
14.
Remove the torque bracket bolts using a 1/2"
wrench. See Figure 5.78.
Figure 5.78
15.
Take the nuts off of the T-bolts that hold the tran-
saxle to the frame using a 1/2" wrench.
See Figure 5.79.
Figure 5.79
NOTE: At this point, the brake actuator spring is
still attached to the brake rod from the pedal
shaft, and the brake arm on the transaxle.
Bolts
Torque bracket
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