White 21A-458B190 - Manual (Page 7)

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Figure 5
ATTACHING THE CLUTCH CABLE
Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows (be
careful not to kink the cable).
1. Route the clutch cable to the left side of the tiller,
and underneath the handle. Push the "Z" end of
the cable into the hole in the clutch control bail.
You will need to attach the "Z" end from the
inside to the outside. (See Figure 6).
2. Push the clutch control bail inward and rotate it
forward past the stop. (See Figure 6).
3. Unthread the top nut from the cable casing. Slip
the wire through the slot on the cable bracket on
the handle. Push the end of the casing up
through the cable bracket. Rethread the hex nut
on the end of the casing. Do not tighten at this
time. (See Figure 6).
Figure 6
4. Again, push inward on the clutch control bail and
rotate it back into it’s original position.
5. With the clutch control bail released, adjust the
bottom nut at the cable bracket three turns up
from end of threads. Tighten the upper nut
against the bracket. Carefully squeeze the clutch
control bail against the handle. The control wire
should now be straight.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control wire. Too much
tension may cause it to break.
WARNING: Be certain to check the
clutch cable adjustment as instructed
on page 7 of your owner’s guide before
operating the tiller.
Secure drive cable to handle using cable tie. Refer
to Figure 8. Cut off excess end of cable tie.
ATTACHING THE CONTROL ROD
1. Remove hairpin clips from control rod, (rubber
washers to remain on control rod).
2. 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 7).
3. Insert the longer end of the control rod through
the hole in the gear selector handle and secure
with hairpin clip. (See Figure 8).
.
Figure 7
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.
Hex
Nut
Slot in
Cable Bracket
Nut
Hex
Washer
"Z" Fitting
Clutch Control
Bail
Rotate
Forward
Push
Inward
Indicator Bracket
Rubber
Washer
Control Rod
Hairpin
Clip
Idler
Pulley
Rod