Yard Machines 390 manual Attaching Clutch Control Cables Forward Cable

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Welded

Handle

Fuel

Bracket

Shut-off

 

Brace

Valve

Handle

Crank

Handle

Hex Bolt

Cupped

Washer

 

 

Frame

 

 

 

 

Half

Briggs and Stratton Intek Engine

 

Hex

 

Lock Nut

Handle

 

 

 

 

 

Spark

Brace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plug

 

 

 

 

 

 

Briggs and Stratton Standard Engine

Spark

Plug

Handle

Brace

attached closer to the rear of the tiller).

Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far as it will go.

Unthread the rod from the rest of the cable. Hook the “Z” end of the rod into the bracket underneath the handle assembly from the right hand side. See Figure 4.

Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable is straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any tension on the spring.

Thread the hex nut down against the end of cable. Use a pair of pliers and a wrench to lock the nut against the rod.

NOTE: Do not overtighten control cable. Too much tension may cause it to break when engaged.

“Z” End

Hooked In

Bracket

Threaded

Rod

Hex Nut

Cable

Models 340 thru 345

Figure 4

Reverse Cable (Model 390 Only)

The reverse clutch cable is the cable which is attached closer to the front of the tiller. Attach the end of the reverse cable to the reverse tine drive clutch lever, above the handle assembly, in the same manner as you attached the forward cable. See Figure 5.

Hex

Lock Nut

Tecumseh Engine

Figure 3

Threaded

Rod

Hex Nut

Reverse

Cable

Reverse Tine

Engagement Handle

Attaching Clutch Control Cable(s)

Forward Cable

Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracket underneath the handle assembly as follows. (On model 390, the forward clutch cable is the cable which is

“Z” End

Hooked In

Bracket

Model 390

Figure 5

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Important Safe Operation Practices General OperationChildren Assembling Your Tiller Setting Up Your TillerAttaching The Handle Assembly Removing Unit From CartonAttaching Clutch Control Cables Forward Cable Throttle Control Final Clutch AdjustmentKnow Your Tiller Models 340 thruOperating Your Tiller Gas and Oil Fill upStarting Engine Models 343 Using Your TillerTo Stop Engine Wheel PositionDepth Stake Adjustment Controlling Speed And Tilling DepthTransporting The Tiller CultivatingWheel Adjustments Clutch Control AdjustmentsTine Width Adjustment Depth Stake AdjustmentMaintaining Your Tiller OFF-SEASON Storage Forward Drive Belt See FigureTrouble Shooting Guide Trouble Possible Causes Corrective ActionModel 340 Thru Part Description 255 Model 340 Thru Model Description 252624 Model MANUFACTURER’S Limited Warranty for

390 specifications

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