MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 62

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700 Series Lawn Tractor
14. Attach idler adjustment rod to cobra head bracket
with new cotter pin. See Figure 5.46.
15. Attach transmission bypass rod to brake assembly
bracket and secure with the hairpin clip removed
earlier/
16. Route the drive belt through the idler pulleys.
17. Install the rear idler pulley in the opposite order of
disassembly.
18. Tighten the hex bolt using a 1/2" socket.
19. Test the drive the tractor, install the cutting deck and
check all safety features before returning the tractor
to service.
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Proper belt routing
Figure 5.46