7-Speed Shift Lever Removal - MTD LT-5 Service Manual

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teeth on the pedal support bracket. See Figure
68.
Figure 68
17.5. Install in the reverse order of disassembly.
18.

7-SPEED SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL

18.1. Remove the cotter pin securing the speed con-
trol selector rod to the speed control latch. Slide
the ferrule from the latch. See Figure 69.
Position Marked with Whiteout
Figure 69
NOTE: Mark the position of the ferrule on the rod
with some whiteout. This will aid assembly and
allow you to maintain the proper position of the
ferrule.
18.2. Remove the shift lever knob.
Cotter Pin
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18.3. Using a 3/8" socket and a 7/16" wrench, remove
the two hex screws and nuts securing the shift
lever assembly to the dash. See Figure 70.
Remove shift lever knob
Shift Lever Assembly
Figure 70
18.4. Remove the shift lever assembly from the dash
and slide the lever assembly and rod up and
through the hole in the dash bracket. Inspect for
wear or damage. See Figure 71.
Figure 71