MTD "A" Series Professional Shop Manual page 26

A and B series mowers
7. Set the door on the rear sub-frame.
8. Hook the end of the left torsion spring onto the rear
sub-frame.
9. Press the door down on the right side.
10. Hook the right torsion spring onto the sub frame.
11. Insert the pivot rod.
NOTE: When fully inserted, the end of the pivot rod
will be recessed into the hole.
12. Test run the mower in a safe area before returning it
to service.
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Spring
Rear sub-frame
Figure 4.8
Pivot rod
Figure 4.9