Yard Machines 390 User Manual
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Figure 3
Attaching Clutch Control Cable(s)
Forward Cable
Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracket 
underneath the handle assembly as follows. (On model 
390, the forward clutch cable is the cable which is 
attached closer to the rear of the tiller).
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Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the 
end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far as it 
will go.
•
Unthread the rod from the rest of the cable. Hook 
the “Z” end of the rod into the bracket underneath 
the handle assembly from the right hand side. See 
Figure 4.
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Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable is 
straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any tension 
on the spring.
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Thread the hex nut down against the end of cable. 
Use a pair of pliers and a wrench to lock the nut 
against the rod.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control cable. Too much
tension may cause it to break when engaged.
Figure 4
Reverse Cable
(Model 390 Only)
The reverse clutch cable is the cable which is attached 
closer to the front of the tiller. Attach the end of the 
reverse cable to the reverse tine drive clutch lever, 
above the handle assembly, in the same manner as 
you attached the forward cable. See Figure 5.
Figure 5
Hex
Lock Nut
Spark
Plug
Handle
Brace
Briggs and Stratton Standard Engine
Tecumseh Engine
Handle
Brace
Hex
Lock Nut
Spark
Plug
Handle
Handle
Brace
Handle
Hex Bolt
Cupped
Washer
Frame
Half
Welded
Bracket
Crank
Fuel
Shut-off
Valve
Briggs and Stratton Intek Engine
“Z” End
Hooked In
Bracket
Threaded
Rod
Hex Nut
Cable
Models 340 thru 345
Reverse
Cable
Hex Nut
Threaded
Rod
Reverse Tine
Engagement Handle
“Z” End
Hooked In
Bracket
Model 390
