4.With the forward clutchcable (N, Figure2-4) on the inside of handlebar, position the handlebarends on the outside of the two mounting tabs (M, Figure 2-3) on the transmission top cover.

NOTE: The curved handlebarheight adjustment bracket appears as shown in C,Figure 2-3 for non-electric start units. For electric start units, the bracket is loos- enedand moved to one side.

5.Loosely attach the handlebars to the mounting tabs with two 3/8-16 x 1" screws (heads of screws go to inside of tabs), 3/8" flat washers and 3/8"-16 lock nuts (O, Figure 2-4).

Figure24: Attachhandlebars.

6.On electric start units, reattach the height adjustment bracket (A, Figure 2-2). Tighten both screws securely. Makesure

the handlebarcross-brace (B, Figure 2-3) is under the bracket.

7.Move the handlebars up or down to

align the threaded hole in the cross-brace with one of the four slots in the curved

height adjustment bracket. Placethe keyedwasher (E, Figure 2-3) on the flange head height adjustment screw (F)

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Figure25: CarefullyunwrapWheelGear LeverandmovelevertoDISENGAGE.

bars to roll the tiller off the platform. NOTE: The Wheel GearLever will be installed later in this procedure.

IMPORTANT: Usethe DISENGAGEposi- tion only when the engineis not running. Before starting the engine, the Wheel Gear Lever must beplaced in the ENGAGE position (see Section 3 for details).

STEP 3: ATTACH REVERSE

CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE

1.Carefully unwrap the reverseclutch control cable (H, Figure2-6) from its shipping position and route it up along the inside edge of the left side handlebar. A knob and large hex nut (I) is installed on the cable.

LeftSide ReverseClutch

Handlebar ControlKnob

STEP 4: ATTACH FORWARD

CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE

1.Removeany fasteners (rubber bands, tape, etc.) that may secure the Forward Clutch Control levers (J, Figure 2-7) to the handlebar.

I

Figure2-7: ForwardClutchControllevers

(J). Forwardclutchcontrollinkage(K).

2.The forward clutch control cable (with attached spring) is hanging loosely near

the right-side wheel. Beingcareful not to kink or stretch the cable, insert the z-con- nector (L, Figure 2-8 - end of the spring) into the hole at the end of the forward clutch control linkage (K, Figure 2-7).

Figure2-8

with the raised keys (edges) of the washer facing down.

8.Threadthe height adjustment screw (F, Figure 2-3) into the hole in the handle- bar 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 screwsand nuts in the ends of the han-

dlebar (M, Figure 2-3).

9.To removethe tiller from its shipping platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel gearcable (with attached lever - see Figure 2-5) from around the chassis. Move the Wheel Gear Lever (G) to the DISENGAGEposition--this allows the wheels to rotatefreely. Usethe handle-

Figure2-6."Attachreverseclutchcontrol assemblytoslottedholein handlebarpanel.

2.Insert the cable into the slot in the

control paneland fit the threaded assem- bly into the hole in the slot (see Figure 2- 6). Besure that the flat side of the threaded assemblyis aligned with the flat side of the hole. Slide the hex nut (I) up the cable and tighten it securely.

3.Test the function of the reverseclutch control cable by pulling the knob out and releasing it. The knob should return to its neutral position against the tapered bushing. If it doesn't,contact your local dealer or the factory for technical assistance.

3.Attach the cable adjuster (A, Figure 2-9) to the bracket on the right-side han- dlebar. Usetwo 1/2" wrenches to loosen the two jam nuts (B)just enough to slide the cableadjuster onto the bracket. Then hand tighten the jam nuts.

Figure 2-9

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Troy-Bilt E666M, 664D manual Attach Reverse Clutch Control Cable, LeftSide ReverseClutch Handlebar ControlKnob

E666M, 664D specifications

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