Simplicity 1691682 Service & Repair Manual page 176

7 Transmission Repair
7C Hydro-Gear 216-3010L
14. Release park brake. Remove cotter key and washer
holding brake rod to transaxle brake lever.
15. Remove oil filter and allow all oil to drain into pan.
Reinstall filter.
16. Place a jack under the transaxle. Remove the lock-
nuts from front torque strap. Leave the torque strap
on the transaxle.
Figure C-8 Remove Brake Rod
Figure C-9 Drain Transaxle Oil
Figure C-10. Remove Front Torque Strap
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