MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual page 157

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Deck engagement cable
Spring connected to idler pivot bracket
Bow tie clip securing deck hanger bracket
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Figure 8.5
Figure 8.6
Figure 8.7
5. Pull back on the deck engagement cable. Lift it up
and out of the slot in the cable bracket.
See Figure 8.5.
6. Unhook the spring end of the PTO cable from the
idler pivot bracket. See Figure 8.6.
7. Remove the bow tie clips securing both sides of the
deck to the deck hanger brackets. Carefully release
the deck from the hanger brackets. See Figure 8.7.
NOTE: Some decks may have spring loaded deck release
rods. Pull out on the rods and rotate them against
the bracket. This will hold them in the out position,
releasing the deck from the hanger brackets.
Cutting Decks
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