MTD 243-685-000 - Manual (Page 5)

AHACHING THE CLUTCH ROD (Hardware D)
(Self-Propelled Models Only)
1. Assemble the clutch grip to the left hand side of
upper handle. Secure in place with clevis pin and
------ hairpin clip. See figure 9. Head of clevis pin
shouid be to the outside of handle.
Rod
FIGURE 10.
Slide the extension spring onto clutch rod as
shown in figure 10. Thread hex lock nut onto
clutch rod approximately 2-1/2 inches.
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Clutch Bracket
Assembly
FIGURE 11.
Hand
Knob
3. Hook top (hooked end) of clutch rod into upper
hole on clutch grip. See figure 9. Hook spring into
— clutch bracket assembly. See figure 11. Adjust
nut on the clutch rod so that when the clutch grip
is all the way up, there is no slack in the spring.
4. Thread hex jam nut (thinner nut) onto clutch rod,
and lock it against the lock nut.
CONVERTING VACUUM TO A LEAF BLOWER
A
WARNING: Be sure to stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire.
1. Remove the bag. Remove the air duct assembly
by removing the hand knob, cupped washer and
flat washer from the front of the air duct assem­
bly, and the thumb screw and cupped washer
from behind the air duct assembly. Refer to figure
6.
2. Remove the nozzle by removing one hand knob
and cupped washer. Refer to figure 4.
Remove the hand knob and cupped washer
■which hold the housing to engine brace. See fig­
ure 12.
FIGURE 12.