MTD LT-5 Service Manual page 10

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6.3. Using a spring puller, carefully remove the seat
spring. See Figure 19.
Spring Puller
Figure 19
CAUTION: The tension spring is wound very
tight.
6.4. Disconnect seat safety switch wires. See Figure
20.
Seat Safety Switch
Figure 20
NOTE: Remember to reconnect wires before
returning to service.
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6.5. Using a ½" socket remove the four bolts secur-
ing the seat bracket to the frame. See Figure 21.
Seat Bolts
Figure 21
6.6. Lift the seat off of the frame and set it aside.
6.7. Working from under the running boards and
using a ½" socket, remove the two nuts securing
the running boards to the frame. See Figure 22.
Running Board Nut
(One on each side)
Figure 22
NOTE: The running board footpads cover the
bolts securing the fenders to the frame. It is not
necessary to remove the footpads. Hold down
on the top of the bolt during disassembly.