Troy-Bilt 12180 Screw R, -4, Hex locknut S. Tighten securely, Push the cable connector U, -4 up

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Section 2: Assembly

STEP 4: Install Forward Clutch Cable

1. Place the forward clutch cable bracket (P, Fig.

2-4) on the handlebar support (A). Attach the

cable bracket using a 1/4"-20 x 1-1/4" hex hd.

screw (R, Fig. 2-4) and

1/4"-20 hex locknut (S). Tighten securely.

2. Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable

(the cable without a knob attached to it) from its

shipping position and slide the thin cable wire

(T, Fig. 2-4) into the slot in the cable bracket.

Push the cable connector (U, Fig. 2-4) up

through the hole in the bracket until the groove

in the connector snaps into place on the bracket.

3. Insert the #10-24 x 2" slotted hd. screw (V,

Fig. 2-5) down into the cable spring (W). The

screw threads will extend down through the

spring.

4. Thread the #10-24 hex nut (Z, Fig. 2-5) on

the screw (V). Thread the hex nut about halfway

up the screw.

 

R

P

T

A

 

T

 

U

S

 

Fig. 2-4: Installing forward clutch cable bracket and cable.

5.

Thread the screw (V) into the cable adjuster

(X).

6.

Hook the cable spring (W, Fig. 2-6) into the

“V”-shaped bend in the forward clutch bail (Y).

7. Check for correct tension on the forward

drive belt by taking two measurements of the

cable spring as follows:

W

Z

V

Y

W

a. With the forward clutch bail (Y, Fig. 2-6) in

an open (released) position, measure and

carefully note the overall length of the

cable spring (W) by measuring from the

outermost coil to the outermost coil.

b. Lift and hold the forward clutch bail

against the handlebar (see Fig. 2-7) and

re-measure the overall length of the coils

X

Fig. 2-5: Assemble spring and adjuster.

Fig. 2-6: Install forward clutch cable.

while the spring is under tension. The belt

tension is correct if this second measure-

ment is between 1/16" -to- 3/16" longer

than the first measurement. If so, turn the

hex nut (Z, Fig. 2-7) tightly against the

cable adjuster (X) while preventing the

adjuster from turning.

c. If the spring length is incorrect, you must

make an adjustment to the cable tension

as described in “Checking and Adjusting

Forward Drive Belt Tension” in Section 5.

Incorrect tension on the forward drive belt

can result in belt slippage (tension too

loose) or unintentional tine movement

when the clutch bail is in Neutral (tension

too tight).

5

4

3

2

X

Z

1

 

 

Hold bail against handlebar while taking second measurement of spring

Fig. 2-7: To check forward belt tension, take two measurements of the overall length of the coils in the spring – first with the clutch bail open, then with the clutch bail closed against the handlebar.

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Contents Broncotm 5 HP Table of Contents Safety TrainingKeep children and pets away Use slower engine speedsOperating Symbols To Avoid Serious InjuryAssembly Tools/Materials Needed for AssemblyLoose Parts List Qty. Description IntroductionAttach Handlebar Move Tiller Off Shipping PlatformPush the cable connector U, -4 up Cable adjuster X while preventingAdjuster from turning Screw R, -4Install Reverse Clutch Cable Check Level Transmission Gear OilCheck Hardware for Tightness Check Air Pressure in TiresFreewheel Features and ControlsWheel Drive Pins Forward Clutch Bail Reverse Clutch ControlTo Operate the Forward Clutch Bail To Operate the Reverse Clutch ControlHandlebar Height Adjustment Shallow Settings DeepTo Adjust the Handlebars Depth Regulator LeverOperation IntroductionBREAK-IN Operation Starting and Stopping the EngineOperating the Tiller Stopping the Tiller and Engine Turning the Tiller AroundFor reverse motion of the wheels and tines Let the tiller do the work Tilling depthsAvoid tilling soggy, wet soil Avoid making footprintsTilling across slopes without using terraces Clearing the tinesTilling on slopes Tilling up and down slopesPower Composting Loading and Unloading the TillerMaintenance Required Maintenance ScheduleProcedure EveryTransmission Gear OIL Service Tiller LubricationCheck for OIL Leaks Check HardwareRemoving a Tine Assembly Bolo TinesTine Inspection Removing a Single TineTo Check Forward Belt Tension Checking and AdjustingEngine Forward Clutch Bail Adjustment Replacement Belt InformationCheck belt tension after every 10 operating hours To Check Reverse Belt TensionEngine OIL Service Engine Cleaning AIR Cleaner ServiceSpark Plug Service CARBURETOR/GOVERNOR Control AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Tiller Weight Transmission Gear OIL SpecificationsFrame Weights Tiller LengthWarranty Service Customer Service and Technical ServiceReplacement Parts Engine Service and Repair1905362 3/99