MTD 2005 500 Series Service Manual page 12

SERIES 569 SELF PROPELLED
7.8. Discharge the torsion springs that hold the rear
door closed. See Figure 7.8.
Figure 7.8
NOTE: Use a screw driver to release the torsion
spring, discharging the tension.
7.9. Remove the top hex head screw that holds each
end of the pivot rod to the handle bracket.
See Figure 7.9.
Figure 7.9
3/8" Wrench
Hex Head
7.10. Remove the self tapping screws that stabilize
handle brackets on each side of the deck.
See Figure 7.10.
7.11. Slide the rear door out from between the handle
brackets.
7.12. Upon installation remember the spacers that fit
inside of the springs. See Figure 7.12.
8
Self-tapping screw
3/8" wrench size
9/16" wrench size
Figure 7.10
Pivot Rod
Torsion Springs
Spacers
Figure 7.12