MTD 219-320-000 - Manual (Page 7)

2 . Remove one nut and lock washer from other end
of clutch cable. Slip the wire up through slot on
clutch cable bracket. Start hex nut and lock washer
-back on end of clutch cable. See figure 10. Do not
tighten at this time.
FIGURE 10.
Clutch Control Wire
Hook the “Z”-end of the clutch cable wire into
-clutch grip. See figure 11.
Hold the clutch grip so that the grip is down against
the handle. Adjust the hex nuts at the cable bracket
so that the slack is taken out of the control wire.
Tighten the two hex nuts against the cable bracket.
Control wire should now be straight.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire. Too
much tension may cause it to break.
FIGURE 11.
5. To check the adjustment, disconnect the spark
plug wire from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting. Secure end of spark plug wire in the “V”
slot on the engine. See figure 12. With the clutch
grip released (neutral position), pull starter cord
several times. The tines should not turn. If they
do, adjust the hex nuts at the clutch cable bracket.
Check again for correct adjustment.
FIGURE 12.