Simplicity LTH series Service Manual page 213

9. Lift the drive belt from the input shaft pulley.
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the belt from the
clutch pulley to slacken the belt before removing it from
the input shaft pulley.
10. Remove the torque strap mounting bolt from the right
side of the frame.
11. Release the parking brake. Remove the cotter key
and washer holding the brake rod to the transaxle
brake lever.
12. Remove the nut, lock washer, flat washer, spacer,
and bolt, holding the shift rod to the control lever on
transaxle.
7D Hydro-Gear 0750 / 0800
Figure D–5 Remove Hydro Belt
Figure D–6. Remove Torque Strap
Figure D–7 Remove Brake Rod
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