Section 2: Assembly 7
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6.Thread the height adjustment screw (F, Figure
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7.To remove the tiller from its shipping platform, first carefully unwrap the wheel gear cable (with attached lever - see Figure
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 REVERSE
CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
1.Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch control cable (H, Figure
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2.Insert the cable into the slot in the control panel and fit the threaded assem- bly into the hole in the slot (see Figure 2- 5). Be sure that the flat side of the threaded assembly is 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 reverse clutch control cable by pulling the knob out and releasing it. The knob should return to its neutral position against the tapered bushing when it is released. If it doesn’t, contact your local dealer or the factory for technical assistance.
STEP 4: ATTACH FORWARD
CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
1.Remove any fasteners (rubber bands, tape, etc.) that may secure the Forward Clutch Control levers (J, Figure
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2.The forward clutch control cable (with attached spring) is hanging loosely near the
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3.Attach the cable adjuster (A, Figure
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CAUTION
Incorrect cable adjustment could cause the wheels and tines to rotate unexpect- edly. Follow adjustment procedures carefully. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.
4.Check for correct spring/cable tension as instructed in Section 5, Checking and Adjusting Forward Clutch Belt Tension.
5.When tension is correct, tighten the two jam nuts (B, Figure
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(J). Forward clutch control linkage (K).