MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 18

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To replace the pivot bar:
1. Remove the hood and any side panels.
NOTE: Although it is not strictly necessary, pivot bar removal may be easier if the hood, side panels, and front
grill assembly are removed prior to servicing the pivot bar. Refer to the body panel section for removal
information. Also consider removing the cutting deck to ease removal of the pivot bar. Refer to the deck
removal section for procedures.
2. Raise and secure the front of the frame to allow removal of the front wheels.
NOTE: Do not use the pivot bar as a means to suspend the front of the lawn tractor. Place jack stands under
the frame, just behind the pivot bar.
3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to the wheel removal section in this chapter.
4. Remove the cotter pins that secure the tie rod to the
axles. Set the tie rod aside. See Figure 3.7.
NOTE: Discard the cotter pins and replace with new
hardware during assembly.
5. Remove the muffler guard and the muffler. Refer to
the muffler removal section in Chapter 2.
6. Remove both axles from the pivot bar. Refer to the
axle removal sections of this chapter.
7. Remove the two hex screws that fastens the hood
pivot bracket to the frame. Repeat for the other hood
bracket. See Figure 3.8.
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Figure 3.7
Remove these two hex screws
Figure 3.8