MTD 428C manual Final Clutch Adjustment, Tire Pressure, Viewed From Under Handle

•Remove one hex nut from the threaded casing on the end of the cable. Slip the wire up through the slot on the cable bracket underneath the handle.

•Push the end of the casing up through the cable bracket. Rethread the hex nut on the end of the cable. Do not tighten at this time.

Hex Nut

Lock

Washer

Hex Nut

Z End

Slot in

Cable Bracket

(Viewed From Under Handle)

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•Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack and hook the Z end of the cable from right to left into the bracket on the clutch control (beneath the handle panel).

Tighten the nut against the cable bracket. See Figure 7.

NOTE: Do not overtighten clutch cable, since too much tension may cause it to break.

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.

•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 Operation section.

NOTE: Keep hands out of belt area while unit is operating.

•Standing on the right side of the tiller, visually examine the belt (inside the belt cover). It should not be turning.

•If the belt turns with the unit in neutral, adjust by moving the hex nut below the cable bracket down a few turns.Tighten the upper hex nut against the bracket. See Figure 7.

•Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by squeezing the clutch handle against the handle.

The wheels should spin.

•If the wheels do not spin with the unit in

forward, adjust by moving the hex nut which is above the cable bracket up a few turns. Tighten the bottom hex nut against the bracket.

Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary. Make certain hex nuts at cable bracket are tight (do not overtighten clutch cable).

NOTE: If additional adjustment is required, it may be necessary to remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the other end of the clutch cable to increase belt tension.

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 14 p.s.i. on 14 inch tires. Check the sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer’s recommended pressure.

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

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