Troy-Bilt 182826 TB4000 - Manual (Page 9)

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Section 3
Assembly
Decal
On some units, the J-handle may be preinstalled and
only require loosening the screws and adjusting the
J-handle to the operator. Go to step 6 for adjusting the
J-handle if preinstalled.
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE
Installing
1. Remove the screws, nuts, top and middle clamp
pieces that were installed on the J-handle for ship-
ping.
2. Place the J-handle between the top and middle
clamp pieces (Fig. 3-1).
3. While holding the three pieces together, install the
four (4) screws through the top clamp and into
middle clamp.
NOTE: The holes in the top and middle clamp will
line up only when assembled correctly.
4. Place the clamps and J-handle the over the shaft
housing and onto the bottom clamp.
5. Hold each hex nut in the bottom clamp recess with
a finger. Start screws with a large Phillips screw-
driver. Do not tighten until you make the handle
adjustment.
Adjusting
6. Loosen the screws so that the J-handle can be
easily moved in the clamp assembly. Do not
remove the screws or nuts.
7. Slide the J-handle in or out until the arrow/white
line on the decal touches the clamp assembly
(Fig. 3-2).
8. While holding the unit in the operating position
(Fig. 3-3), position the J-handle to the location
that provides you the best grip.
9. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle
is secure.
(4) Screws
Top Clamp
J-Handle
Middle Clamp
Bottom Clamp
Fig. 3-1
Fig. 3-2
Fig. 3-3
Nuts