MTD 216-031-000 - Manual (Page 6)

“Z” End of
Clutch Cable
Wire
8. Hook the “Z” end of clutch cable wire into
— bottom hole of clutch grip. See figure 7.
9. Hold the clutch grip so that the grip is down
against the handle. Adjust the clutch control
cable so that the slack is taken out of the con­
trol wire. Tighten the two hex nuts at the cable
support bracket. Control wire should now be
straight.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire. Too
much tension may cause it to break.
FIGURE 7.
10
.
To check the adjustment, disconnect the
spark plug wire from spark plug to prevent ac­
cidental starting. Secure end of spark plug
wire in the “V” slot on the engine. See figure
• 8. With the clutch grip released (neutral posi­
tion), 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.
11. Secure the clutch cable and throttle cable to
the upper handles with cable ties (D) provided
------ in hardware pack. See figure 9. Cut off excess
end.