MTD 218-402-000 - Manual (Page 7)

Control Wire
Hole in
Clutch Lever
FIGURE 10.
1. Remove one nut and the lock washer from the end
of the drive clutch cable (short cable). Slip the
cable up through the slot on the cable bracket on
the right handle. Rethread hex nut and lock washer
on the end of the cable. See figure 9. Do not tighten
at this time.
2. Hook the “Z” end of drive clutch cable into the hole
in drive clutch lever.
-3. With the clutch lever released (in the “up” posi­
tion), adjust the bottom nut at the cable bracket so
there is only a slight amount of slack in the control
wire. Tighten the upper nut against the bracket.
Squeeze the clutch lever against the handle. The
control wire should now be straight. See figure 10.
NOTE
Do not overtighten control wire.
Too much tension may cause it to
break.
H. Attach the tine clutch cable (cable which appears
to be longer) to the tine clutch lever on the left han­
dle in the same manner as the drive clutch cable.
5. Secure all the cables to the right handle as shown
-----in figure 11 with cable ties (L). In addition, secure
the throttle cable directly to the tiller frame with
cable tie.
CONTROLS-
-Location and Use
Throttle Control
The throttle control lever is located on the right hand
side of handle panel and controls the engine speed.
See figure 12.
1. Start—Push throttle control lever forward (down)
to start position.
2. Stop—Pull lever back (upward) to stop the engine.
Tine Clutch Lever
The tine clutch lever is located on the left handle. See
figure 12.
Squeeze the lever down to engage the tines. Release
the lever to disengage the tines.
Drive Clutch Lever
The drive clutch lever is located on the right handle.
See figure 12.
Squeeze the lever down to engage the wheels. Release
the lever to disengage the wheels.
FIGURE 12.