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Figure 3
ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE
Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows (be
careful not to kink the cable).
1. Remove threaded eyebolt and nut from the end of
the cable.
2. Route the clutch cable to the right side of the
handle mounting brackets and underneath the
handle.
3. Push the cable through the hole in the center of
the handle and snap in the plastic fitting. See
Figure 3.
4. Remove slot head screw, nut and two flat washers
from the clutch bail.
5. Fasten the threaded eyebolt onto bail as shown in
Figure 4. The parts go together from top to bottom
as follows: Slot Head Screw, Flat Washer, Clip,
Eyebolt, Flat Washer and 1/4” Nut.
6. Thread eyebolt and #10 nut, removed in step 1,
into the internally threaded tube at the end of the
cable. Thread engagement should be about 3/4”.
Tighten nut against tube at end of cable. See
Figure 4.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control wire. Too much
tension may cause it to break.
WARNING:
Be certain to check the
clutch cable adjustment before operating
the tiller.
Figure 4
ATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD
• Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest
position.
• Remove hairpin clips from control rod, (rubber
washers to remain on control rod).
• Insert the shorter, (angled), end of the control rod
through the indicator bracket on the shift cover and
secure with hairpin clip that was removed in step 1.
See Figure 5.
• Insert the longer end of the control rod through the
hole in the gear selector handle and secure with
hairpin clip.See Figure 6.
Figure 5
CHECKING THE CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT:
Service the engine with oil and
gasoline before checking this adjustment. Refer to the
separate engine manual packed with your tiller for
proper fuel and engine oil recommendations.
Position the tiller so the front counterweight is against
a solid object, such as a wall. With the gear selection
lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine. Refer to the
separate engine manual.
Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine the belt
(inside the belt cover). It should not be turning.
Plastic Fitting
Internally Threaded
Tube
Slot Head Screw,
Nut, Flat Washers
Slot Head Screw
Flat Washers
Threaded
Eyebolt
Internally
Threaded
Tube
Clutch
Bail
3
/
4
”
1/4”
Nut
#10
Nut
Control Rod
Rubber
Washer
Indicator Bracket
Hairpin Clip
Idler Pulley Rod