•Push the cable through the hole in the center of the handle and snap in the plastic fitting. See Figure 3.
Slot Head Screw, Nut,
& Flat Washers
Internally
Threaded Tube
Plastic Fitting
Figure 3
•Remove slot head screw, nut, and two flat washers from the clutch bail. See Figure 4.
•Fasten the threaded eyebolt onto bail by securing from top with slot head screw, flat washers and lock nut.
•Thread eyebolt and nut removed earlier into the internally threaded tube at the end of the cable. Thread engagement should be about 3/4”. Tighten nut against tube at end of cable. See Figure 4.
Clutch Control | Slot Head Screw |
| |
| Flat Washers |
| Nut |
| Threaded |
| Eyebolt |
| Nut |
Internally
Threaded Tube
Figure 4
NOTE: Do not overtighten clutch cable. Too much tension may cause it to break.
WARNING: Be certain to check the clutch cable adjustment before operating the tiller.
Attaching Control Rod
•Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest position. Refer to Know Your Tiller section.
•Remove hairpin clips from control rod, (rubber washers to remain on control rod).
•Insert the shorter, (angled), end of the control rod through the indicator bracket on the shift cover and secure with hairpin clip that was previously removed. See Figure 5.
•Insert the longer end of the control rod through the hole in the gear selector handle and secure with
hairpin clip.See Figure 6.
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Rubber | Control Rod | ||
Washer | |||
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| Indicator Bracket | ||
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| Hairpin Clip | |
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Idler Pulley Rod
Figure 5
Final Clutch Adjustment
IMPORTANT: Service the engine with oil and gasoline before checking this adjustment. Refer to the separate engine manual packed with your tiller for proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
Position the tiller so the front counterweight is against a solid object, such as a wall. With the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine. Refer to the separate engine manual.
Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine the belt (inside the belt cover). It should not be turning.
WARNING: Do not put fingers under the belt cover.
If the belt turns without bail engaged, adjust by unthreading the internally threaded tube at the end of the cable a few turns clockwise (when standing in operator’s position) and then retighten the nut against the tube.
Now move the shift lever to FORWARD position. Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control bail against the handle. The wheels should spin.
If the wheels do not spin with the unit in forward,
adjust by unthreading the tube at the end of the cable a few turns
Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.
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