Service Manual
XL HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLES
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8. Unhook the small spring on the brake arm. Pull
the cotter pin out of the crown nut on the brakes
and remove nut to disconnect the brake arm from
the transaxle (Figure 127).
Figure 127
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9. Support the transaxle with a jack. Unbolt the front
torque strap and remove the 4 bolts holding the
transaxle to the frame. Lower the transaxle out of
the frame (Figure 128).
Figure 128
MVC-0018
HXL Hydro Transaxle Installation -
2001 and Later
1. Raise the transaxle to the frame and install the 4
axle bolts, washers, and nuts. Install the torque
strap nut (Figure 129).
Figure 129
MVC-001a
2. Install brake arm and castle nut. Adjust the brake
(page 3 - 21) (Figure 130).
Figure 130
MVC-0017