MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 178

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8. Unhook the spring end of the PTO cable from the
idler pivot bracket. See Figure 8.47.
9. Reach through the opening in the fender assembly
where the battery was located and remove the "Z"
connector from the PTO deck engagement lever
attached to the right side of the seat frame.
See Figure 8.48.
NOTE: Rider fender was removed for clarity is this
photo.
10. Squeeze the two tabs to release the deck engage-
ment cable to the bracket on the seat frame.
See Figure 8.48.
11. Cut the plastic cable tie that secures the engage-
ment cable were it passes under the shift rod.
See Figure 8.49.
12. Reassemble a new engagement cable in the
reverse order of disassembly.
NOTE: Install a new cable tie attaching the engage-
ment cable where it passes under the shift
rod. Allow some movement of the shift rod
and cable. The tie keeps the cable from
hanging down and possibly catching on an
object as the operator uses the rider.
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PTO cable spring
Figure 8.47
Squeeze tabs
Figure 8.48
Cable tie
Figure 8.49
"Z" fitting