Attaching the clutch rod (hardware d), Hex lock nut, Extension – MTD 242-685-000 User Manual
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ATTACHING 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
should be to the outside of handle.
Hex Lock
Nut
Extension
Spring
Clutch
Rod
FIGURE 10.
Slide the extension spring onto clutch rod as
-shown in figure 10. Thread hex lock nut onto
clutch rod approximately 21/2 inches.
Clutch Bracket
Assembly
3. Hook top (hooked end) of clutch rod into clutch
grip. 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.
Thread hex jam nut (thinner nut) onto clutch rod,
and lock it against the lock nut.
FIGURE 11.
Hand
Knob
CONVERTING VACUUM TO A LEAF BLOWER
A
WARNING: Be sure to stop engine and
disconnect spark piug wire.
1.
FIGURE 12.
Remove the bag. Remove the air duct assembly
by removing two hand knobs, cupped washers
and flat washers. Refer to figure 6.
2. Remove the nozzle by removing one hand knob
—and cupped washer. Refer to figure 4.
3. Remove the hand knob and cupped washer
which hold the housing to engine brace. See fig
ure 12.