Transmission Removal - Bolens Service Manual

NOTE: There is a bearing cup attached to the
variable speed bracket that holds the variable
speed pulley. The cup holds two bearings which
are replaceable. See Figure 38.
Lubrication Points
Variable
Speed Brackets
NOTE: Lubricate the pivot points of the variable
speed bracket with Never-Seize. See Figure 38.
20.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL

NOTE: The transmission can be removed with-
out removing the cutting deck.We have removed
the deck for clarity of pictures.
20.1. Place the deck engagement lever in the
engaged position (lowest cutting position).
20.2. Disconnect the NEGATIVE (black) battery cable
from the battery, followed by the POSITIVE (red)
cable. See Figure 39.
Positive Cable
Negative Cable
Bearing Cup
Figure 38
Battery Hold Down Rod
Figure 39
20.3. Detach the battery hold down rod and remove
both the battery and battery tray from the tractor.
See Figure 39.
20.4. Raise the rear of the tractor off the ground and
support it in a way to allow removal of the rear
wheels. See Figure 40.
20.5. Remove both rear wheels. See Figure 40.
20.6. Release the parking brake.
20.7. Using a spring puller (MTD Part number 732-
0571), disconnect the two springs which are
attached to the rear portion of the tractor frame.
(Torque Bracket Extension Springs) See Figure
41.
Extension springs mount to frame here
Deck Spring and Hook
20.8. Using a spring puller or recoil rope disconnect
the spring that is attached to the small hook
found on the left rear portion of the transmission.
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Support Straps
Figure 40
Figure 41