MTD 700 Series Shop Manual

700 Series 2-Wheel Track-Drive System
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12. Slide the Hex Drive Shaft into the frame from the right
side, passing it through the Friction Wheel Assembly.
NOTE: The side without the E-ring goes in first.
13. Align the Hex Drive Shaft with the sprocket.
14. Pass the Hex Drive Shaft through the sprocket until
the E-ring on the shaft rests against the Friction
Wheel. See Figure 5.12.
15. Install the spacer on the left side of the Hex Drive
Shaft. See Figure 5.13.
16. Install the left bearing.
17. Hold the Hex Drive Shaft with a 3/4” wrench.
18. Install the washer and patch bolt.
Figure 5.11
Figure 5.12
Sprocket
Figure 5.13
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MTD 700 Series Specifications

General

Turning Radius	18 inches
Engine Type	Single-cylinder
Drive Type	Rear-wheel drive
Tire Size (Front)	15x6.00-6
Tire Size (Rear)	20x10.00-8