ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLES
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 attached closer to the rear of the tiller).
1.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. See
2.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 or Figure 5.
3.Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable is straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any tension on the spring. See Figure 4 or Figure 5.
4.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
Figure 4 Model 340
Reverse Tine
Threaded 
Engagement Handle
Rod
Hex Nut
Reverse
Cable
“Z” End
Hooked In
Bracket
Figure 5 Model 390
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 engagement handle above the handle assembly, in the same manner as you attached the forward cable. See Figure 5.
FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as follows.
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
2.Engage and release the forward tine engagement handle, then the reverse tine engagement lever (model 390 only). If an excessive noise is heard when releasing either the tine drive clutch handle or lever, the cable may be too loose. Adjust either the forward or reverse clutch cable by loosening the hex nut, threading the rod into the cable one or two turns, then retightening the nut. See Figure 6.
Model 340 | Reverse Tine | |
Engagement Handle | ||
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Tine |
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Engagement Handle | Model 390 |
Figure 6
3.With tine engagement handles in neutral (released) as shown in Figure 6, pull the starter rope several times. The tines should not turn. If they turn forward, loosen the hex nut on the forward cable (underneath the handle assembly). See Figure 5. If they turn toward the rear (model 390 only), loosen the hex nut on the reverse cable (above the handle assembly). Unthread the rod from the cable 2 or 3 turns. Retighten the hex nut, and check again for correct adjustment. See Figure 6.
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