Bolens 12180 owner manual Install Forward Clutch Cable, Install Reverse Clutch Cable

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

R

T

P A

T

U

S

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

about halfway up the screw.
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.	Lift and hold the Forward Clutch bail

W

Z

V

Y

W

against the handlebar. See Fig. 2-7.

8. Measure the length of the cable spring

between the ends of the coils (Fig. 2-7).

The length should be approximately 1-7/8".

If the length is correct, turn the hex nut (Z, Fig. 2-7) tightly against the cable adjuster

X

Fig. 2-5: Assemble spring and adjuster.

Fig. 2-6: Install forward clutch cable.

(X)while holding the adjuster in place. If the 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.

STEP 5: Install Reverse Clutch Cable

1.Remove the two pre-installed self- tapping screws (AA, Fig. 2-8) from the handlebars.

2.Position the reverse cable mounting bracket (BB, Fig. 2-8) as shown and reinstall the two self-tapping screws.

5

4

3

2

X Z 1

Hold bail against handlebar while measuring spring

Fig. 2-7: Measure cable spring.

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