3.Slide the wheel fully inward on the wheel shaft . Reinstall the wheel drive pin through the wheel shaft only (not through the wheel hub). See Fig. 3-5. The wheel should now spin freely (freewheel) on the wheel shaft. Repeat with the other wheel.

4.Use the handlebar to roll the tiller to a flat area.

NOTE: Before starting the engine, the wheels must be placed in the WHEEL DRIVE position (pins through wheel hubs and wheel shaft).

Forward Clutch Cable

1.Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable from its shipping position. Pull the cable up through the bottom hole of the cable bracket and push the cable connector up through the hole until the groove in the connector snaps into place.

See Fig. 3-6.

Z-Connector

Cable Bracket

Figure 3-6

2.Place the Z-connector into the hole in the forward clutch bail from the outside of the bail to the inside. See Fig. 3-6.

Reverse Clutch Cable (If so equipped)

1.Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch cable (Red end fitting) from its shipping position. Pull the cable up through the top hole of the cable bracket and push the cable connector up through the hole until the groove in the connector snaps into place. See Fig. 3-7.

Z-Connector

Cable Bracket

Figure 3-7

2.Place the Z-connector into the hole in the reverse clutch handle assembly from the inside of the handle to the outside. See Fig. 3-7.

Set-Up

Tire Pressure

Check the air pressure with a tire gauge. Deflate or inflate the tires equally to between 15 and 20 PSI.

NOTE: Be sure that both tires are inflated equally or the tiller will pull to one side.

Gas & Oil Fill Up

WARNING! Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running. Extinguish cigarettes, cigars, pipes and any other sources of ignition.

Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the Engine Operator’s Manual packed separately with your tiller. Read the instructions carefully.

Section 3 — Assembly & Set-Up

 

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