MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 53

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Hex screws securing left pedal shaft
Hex screws securing right pedal bracket
Brake pedal shaft
Plastic bushings
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Figure 5.25
Figure 5.26
Drive pedal shaft
Push cap
Figure 5.27
Auto-Drive CVT Drive System
6. Using a half inch socket, remove the two hex screws
securing the left pedal shaft bracket to the frame.
See Figure 5.25.
7. Remove the two hex screws securing the right pedal
shaft support bracket to the frame using a half inch
socket. See Figure 5.26.
NOTE: Support the shaft during this procedure.
8. As the pedal shafts are lowered away from the frame,
remove the brake rod spring where it attaches to the
brake actuation arm.
• Place the assembly on the workbench.
Bench work.
1. Separate the two concentric shafts. See Figure 5.27.
1a. Using a tie rod separator or other tool, remove
the push cap securing the pedal assembly to
the main shaft.
1b. Slide the assembly from the shaft
NOTE: Note the location of the plastic bushings. Check
them for wear or damage.
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