XL Lawn Tractor Service Manual 2 - 13
XL GEAR DRIVE
5. Disconnect the shift link at the transaxle shift lever
(Figure 46).
Figure 46
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6. Use a floor jack to support and lower the transaxle
from the frame. Unbolt and remove the two torque
strap bolts located in the front of the transaxle.
Remove the 4 axle bolts holding the transaxle to
the frame (Figure 47).
Figure 47
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XL Gear Drive MST-205 Transaxle
Installation
1. Raise the transaxle up to the frame and install the
4 axle bolts and 2 torque strap bolts. Tighten all 6
bolts (Figure 48).
Figure 48
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2. Connect the brake spring between the clutch/
brake rod and the transaxle brake lever. Install
the brake return spring, located between the
transaxle brake lever and the axle frame bracket.
Figure 49
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(A) Torque Straps
(A) Brake Spring (B) Brake Return Spring
A
A
B