STEP 9: ADJUSTMENT – CONTROL CABLES:
Both clutch cables should be slack when the control levers are released. The cable spring on each control should stretch 3/8" when each lever is depressed. To adjust cable, loosen locking nut and turn cable connector as needed to obtain the 3/8" extension. Tighten locking nut. See Figure 9.
CABLE
CONNECTOR
LOCKING | CABLE SPRING | |
NUT | ||
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FIGURE 9
STEP 10: ADJUSTMENT - CLUTCH CONTROLS:
A.Hold the traction clutch control lever down against the handle (L.H. Side) See Figure 10.
B.Check position of the cam lock - it must align with the adjusting line on the cam lock bracket.
C.To adjust, loosen the nuts on the cable guide support bracket and move bracket in or out until the cam lock aligns with the adjusting line. Tighten nuts.
D.Hold the traction clutch lever down while pressing the blower clutch lever down into its engaged position and hold.
E.Check the position of the cable ferrule shown in Figure 10.
F.The ferrule shown in Figure 10 must be located 1/16" (.060) above the hook of the cam lock. To adjust, loosen the three nuts on the cam lock bracket and slide it up or down until adjustment is correct. Tighten nuts and release both control levers.
HOLD DOWN | HOLD DOWN |
TRACTION CLUTCH
CONTROL LEVERBLOWER CLUTCH
CONTROL LEVER
(L.H. SIDE) | (R.H. SIDE) |
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| CABLE |
| CABLE GUIDE | CAM LOCK BRACKET |
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| CAM LOCK | |
| SUPPORT BRACKET | “UP” | |
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| CABLE FERRULE |
| “IN” |
| .060 |
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| “DOWN” | |
“OUT” |
| (1/16”) | |
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CABLE GUIDE |
| ADJUSTING LINE |
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| (ON BRACKET) |
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| CAM LOCK HOOK | CABLE |
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FIGURE 10
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