Toro 260 Series Service Manual page 47

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Disconnect the electric PTO clutch wire. There is
a tie strap through the frame of the tractor around
the clutch wire that needs to be cut to release the
clutch wire. Also, remove the battery drain tube
from the tie strap (Figure 84).
Figure 84
2. Remove the two steering tie rods from the
steering sector gear (Figure 85).
3. Remove the fender, seat, and gas tank (refer to
the "Chassis" section on page 2 - 16
Figure 85
260 Series Tractor Service Manual
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4. Unhook the idler spring at the bolt and spacer
located on the right side of the frame (Figure 86).
5. Remove the cotter pin and washer on the brake
rod at the transaxle (Figure 87).
MVC-342X
MVC-343X
Figure 86
Figure 87
MVC-327X
MVC-322X
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