Clean The Engine; Lubricate The Pedal Shaft - MTD 700 Series Professional Shop Manual

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Clean the engine

Air cooled engines cool better if they are clean. Check for nesting or signs of nesting especially after dormant
season storage.

Lubricate the pedal shaft

Pedal shaft support bracket
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Figure 9.8
NOTE: The deck does not need to be removed to perform
this procedure.
1. Loosen the two hex screws that secure the right side
pedal shaft support to the frame using a 1/2" wrench.
See Figure 9.8.
2. Gently pull down on the pedal shaft.
3. Apply a generous amount of a high quality lithium
grease to the support and the shaft using a brush.
4. Tighten the two hex screws loosened in step 1.
Maintenance Intervals
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