YardMachine700SeriesRidersRepairManual

Steering and Front Axle

8. Remove the shoulder bolts that pass through the front hanger bracket, front pivot bracket, pivot bar, and frame. See Figure 3.9.

Remove shoulder bolts and hex nuts

Remove these three hex screws Loosen this hex screw

9. Remove the hex screws on the left side of the tractor that secure the front pivot bracket. See Figure 3.10.

10. Remove the front screw on the right side of the pivot bracket. Loosen the rear screw. This will allow the bracket to rotate forward, allowing the pivot bar to be removed from the frame.

NOTE: Support the pivot bar during this procedure. Failure to do so may allow it to drop from bracket to the ground.

1. Install in reverse order of disassembly.

Installation notes

• Apply anti-seize compound liberally to all of the friction surfaces of the pivot bar, particularly the round boss that serves as the central pivot point.

• Replacing all of the plastic bushings while the pivot bar is disassembled makes economic and mechanical sense.

• Grease all moving parts on reassembly, using MTD P/N 737-0300A (Benelene), or similar grease.