YardMachine700SeriesRidersRepairManual

700 Series Lawn Tractor

To replace the pivot bar:

1. Remove the hood and any side panels.

NOTE: Although it is not strictly necessary, pivot bar removal may be easier if the hood, side panels, and front grill assembly are removed prior to servicing the pivot bar. Refer to the body panel section for removal information. Also consider removing the cutting deck to ease removal of the pivot bar. Refer to the deck removal section for procedures.

2. Raise and secure the front of the frame to allow removal of the front wheels.

NOTE: Do not use the pivot bar as a means to suspend the front of the lawn tractor. Place jack stands under the frame, just behind the pivot bar.

3. Remove the front wheels. Refer to the wheel removal section in this chapter.

4. Remove the cotter pins that secure the tie rod to the axles. Set the tie rod aside. See Figure 3.7.

NOTE: Discard the cotter pins and replace with new hardware during assembly.

5. Remove the muffler guard and the muffler. Refer to the muffler removal section in Chapter 2.

6. Remove both axles from the pivot bar. Refer to the axle removal sections of this chapter.

7. Remove the two hex screws that fastens the hood pivot bracket to the frame. Repeat for the other hood bracket. See Figure 3.8.