MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 174

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3. Remove the E-clips that retain the lift shaft bush-
ings. (Both sides of frame.) See Figure 8.36.
4. Slide the deck lift shaft to the right with enough force
to pop out the right side bushing. See Figure 8.37.
5. Remove the bushings from the shaft.
6. Remove the shaft from the seat box assembly.
7. Disassemble the lift shaft components if necessary.
See Figure 8.38.
NOTE: Note the orientation of the torsion spring
during disassembly.
8. Install the deck lift shaft by following the above steps
in reverse order.
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Remove the E-clip
Figure 8.36
Bushing released from frame
Figure 8.37
Deck Lift Assembly Parts
Figure 8.38