MTD 410 Thru 420 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Slide the rubber washer on the unthreaded end of
the handle adjustment rod. Insert the end of the
handle adjustment rod into the positioner bracket
beneath the handle, on top of the tine shield. See
Figure 7. Secure with hairpin clip.
• Reinstall the nut and T-handle.
Attaching The Clutch Cable
Figure 8
• Route the clutch cable underneath the handle and
through the cable clip. Be careful not to bend or
kink the cable. Refer to Figure 8. Remove one hex
nut from the threaded casing on the end of the
cable. See Figure 9.
Figure 9 Viewed beneath handle panel.
• Slip the wire up through the slot on the cable
bracket underneath the handle. Push the end of the
casing up through the cable bracket. Rethread the
hex nut on the end of the cable. Do not tighten at
this time.
• Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack, and, from
right to left, hook the “Z” end of the cable into the
bracket on the clutch control (beneath the handle
panel) as shown in Figure 9. Tighten the nut
against the cable bracket.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control wire. Too much
tension may cause it to break.
Final Clutch Adjustment
IMPORTANT: Service the engine with oil and gasoline
before checking this adjustment. Refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your tiller.
• 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 Operation section.
NOTE: Keep hands out of belt area while unit is
operating.
• Standing on the right side of the tiller, visually
examine the belt (inside the belt cover). It should
not be turning.
If the belt turns with the unit in neutral, adjust by
moving the hex nut below the cable bracket down a
few turns. See Figure 9. Tighten the upper hex nut
against the bracket.
• Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels
Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by
squeezing the clutch handle against the handle.
The wheels should spin.
• If the wheels do not spin with the unit in
forward, adjust by moving the hex nut which is
above the cable bracket up a few turns. Tighten the
bottom hex nut against the bracket.
Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.
Make certain hex nuts at cable bracket are tight (do not
overtighten control cable).
NOTE: If additional adjustment is required, it may be
necessary to remove the belt cover, and move the hex
nuts at the other end of the clutch cable to increase belt
tension.
Tire Pressure
The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 14 p.s.i. on 14 inch tires and 20 p.s.i. on
16 inch tires.(Check sidewall of tire for tire
manufacturer’s recommended pressure).
WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on both
tires.
Handle
Adjustment
Lock
Cable
Clip
Flange Lock Nut
Washer
Hex
Nuts
Slot in
Cable
Bracket
“Z” End
of Cable
Lock