Service Manual

260 Series Tractor Service Manual 5 - 3
GEAR DRIVE
9. Place a floor jack under the transaxle. Remove
the bolts holding the front right and left torque
straps (Figure 177).
Figure 177
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10. Remove the four carriage bolts, washers, and nuts
securing each side of the transaxle axle housing
to the frame (Figure 178).
Figure 178
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11. Lower the transaxle out of the frame (Figure 179).
Figure 179
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Installation – Gear Drive Transaxle
1. Raise the transaxle up toward the frame and
install the four carriage bolts, washers, and nuts.
On the right side, make sure the brake stop
bracket is installed between the transaxle and the
frame (Figure 180).
Figure 180
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