Attaching Control Rod, Final Clutch Adjustment

Slot Head Screw, Nut,

& Flat Washers

Internally

Threaded Tube

Plastic Fitting

Figure 3

	Clutch Control	Slot Head Screw
	Clutch Control	Flat Washers
		Flat Washers
		Nut
	Threaded
	Eyebolt
		Nut

Internally

Threaded Tube

Figure 4

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.

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 your 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 counter-clockwise (when standing in operator’s position) and then retighten the nut against the tube.

Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.

Assembling

Your Tiller

WARNING

Do not put your fingers under the belt cover.

Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is

30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be maintained on both tires.

Rubber Washer

Control Rod

Indicator Bracket

Hairpin Clip

NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if you reach the point that additional adjustment is needed. Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the other end of the cable towards the end of the casing. Then readjust the hex nuts at the handle.

Tire Pressure

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately 20 p.s.i. (check sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer’s recommended pressure).

Idler Pulley Rod

Figure 5

WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire pressure should be main- tained on both tires.

450 specifications

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