Section 2: Assembly 7

C

P

N

 

O

Figure 2-3 Attach handlebars.

6.Thread the height adjustment screw (F, Figure 2-2) into the hole in the handlebar cross-brace, making sure that the raised keys on the washer fit into the slot on the height adjustment bracket. Tighten the height adjustment screw securely. Next, securely tighten the two screws and nuts in the ends of the handlebar (M, Figure 2-2).

G

Figure 2-4: Carefully unwrap Wheel Gear Lever and move lever to DISENGAGE.

7.To remove the tiller from its shipping platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel gear cable (with attached lever - see Figure 2-4) from around the chassis. Move the Wheel Gear Lever (G) to the DISENGAGE position--this allows the wheels to rotate freely. Use the handlebars to roll the tiller off the platform.

NOTE: The Wheel Gear Lever will be installed later in this procedure.

IMPORTANT: Use the DISENGAGE posi- tion only when the engine is not running. Before starting the engine, the Wheel Gear Lever must be placed in the ENGAGE posi- tion (see Section 3 for details).

STEP 3: ATTACH FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE

1.Remove any fasteners (rubber bands, tape, etc.) that may secure the Forward Clutch Control levers (J, Figure 2-5) to the handlebar.

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J

Figure 2-5: Forward Clutch Control levers

(J). Forward clutch control linkage (K).

K

Completed

Connection

Figure 2-6: Forward clutch control spring connection to forward control linkage.

2.The forward clutch control cable (with attached spring) is hanging loosely near the right side wheel. Being careful not to kink or stretch the cable, insert the z-con- nector (at the end of the spring) into the hole at the end of the forward clutch control linkage (K, Figures 2-5 and 2-6).

3.Attach the cable adjuster (Figure 2-7) to the bracket on the right-side handlebar. Use two 1/2" wrenches to loosen the two jam nuts just enough to slide the cable adjuster onto the bracket. Then hand tighten the jam nuts.

4.Check for correct tension as instructed in Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension in Section 5.

5.Tighten the two jam nuts securely when tension is correct.

Cable

Adjuster

Jam

Nuts

Figure 2-7

STEP 4: CHECK TRANSMISSION GEAR OIL LEVEL

The transmission was filled with gear oil at the factory. However, be sure to check the oil level at this time to make certain it is correct.

IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if the gear oil level is low. Doing so will result in severe damage to the transmis- sion components.

1.With the tiller on level ground, pull the Depth Regulator Lever (L, Figure 2-8) back and then slide it to the second notch from the top. NOTE: If the lever does not move, lift the tine hood flap and look for a plastic tie securing the lever in place. Cut and remove the tie.

L

Figure 2-8: Put lever in second notch.

2.Remove the oil level check plug (M, Figure 2-9) on the left-side of the trans- mission. (Due to dried paint on the plug threads, it may require some force to remove the plug the first time.) The gear oil level is correct if oil starts to flow out of the hole as the plug is removed. If so, securely reinstall the plug.

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Bolens 12226 owner manual Attach Forward Clutch Control Cable, Tighten the two jam nuts securely when tension is correct

12226 specifications

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