MTD 450 Series Shop Manual page 24

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450 Series Tillers
5. Remove the engine by following the procedures
described in Chapter 3: Engine.
6. Remove the spiral pin securing the indicator bracket
to the shift lever using a 3/16" pin punch and ham-
mer. See Figure 4.3.
NOTE: The spiral pin can be re-used providing that it
hasn't been damaged while being tapped out.
7. Lift the shift rod off of the chain case.
8. Lift the shift indicator from the chain case.
See Figure 4.3.
9. Set the shift arm and rod to the side.
10. Remove both torx screws securing the shift cover to
the gear case assembly using a T27 torx.
See Figure 4.5.
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Figure 4.3
Figure 4.4
Figure 4.5