Yard-Man 21A-392B401 - Manual (Page 6)

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underneath the handle assembly from the right
hand side.
Figure 3
• Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable is
straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any tension
on the spring. See Figure 3.
• 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.
The reverse clutch cable is attached to the front of the
tiller. Attach the end of the reverse cable to the reverse
tine engagement handle above the handle assembly in
the same manner as the forward cable. See Figure 3.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control cables. Too much
tension may cause it to break when engaged.
Final Clutch Adjustment
To check the clutch cables, proceed as follows:
•
Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it away
from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Engage and release the forward tine engagement
handle, then the reverse tine engagement lever. If
an excessive noise is heard when releasing either
the tine drive clutch handle or lever, the cable may
be too loose. Adjust either the forward or reverse
clutch cable by loosening the hex nut, threading the
rod into the cable one or two turns, then
retightening the nut. See Figure 4.
• With tine engagement handles in neutral, pull the
starter rope several times. The tines should not
turn. If they turn forward, loosen the hex nut on the
forward cable. If they turn toward the rear, loosen
the hex nut on the reverse cable and unthread the
rod from the cable two or three turns. Retighten the
hex nut and check again for correct adjustment.
Figure 4
Reverse Tine
Engagement Lever
Threaded
Rod
Hex Nut
Z End Hooked
in Bracket
Z End Hooked
in Bracket
Forward Tine
Engagement Handle
Hex Nut
Threaded
Rod
Reverse Tine
Engagement Lever
Forward Tine
Engagement Handle