Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents of Carton

 

 

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One Tiller

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One Handlebar Assembly

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One Depth Gage Assembly

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One Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

 

 

Assembly

References to the right and left side of tiller are determined from behind the equipment in the operating position.

Recommended Tools for Assembly

•One 1⁄2” open-end wrench

•One 3⁄8” open-end wrench

•Clean oil funnel

•Motor oil. Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for oil specifications and quantity required.

Handle

1.Identify the forward clutch cable. Fig. 3–1.

2.Hook the “Z” end of the forward clutch cable into the tine engagement lever Fig. 3–2.

Figure 3-2

3.Remove the hex screw and bell washer from the right side of the frame. Hold the cable guide bracket on the left side of frame as it will fall when the bolt is removed. Step 1 in Fig. 3–3.

Forward Clutch Cable

Figure 3-1

NOTE: Be sure not to kink cables while attaching.

Hex Screw

1

Bell Washer

Cable Guide

Bracket Handle

2

Hex Screw

3

Bell Washer

Figure 3-3

4.Insert the handle into tiller frame as shown. Step 2 in Fig. 3–3.

5.Insert the bolt through the cupped washer, frame, handle and into the cable guide bracket (note the notch in the cable guide bracket goes over the flange on the frame.)

Step 3 in Fig. 3–3.

 

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