MTD 450 Serie Manual Del Operador página 8

Handle
1. Remove the top two hex screws and flange lock nuts from
the handle mounting brackets, but do not remove the
bottom hex screw and flange lock nut. See Figure 3-2.
Flange Lock Nuts
2. Place the handle assembly in position between the handle
bracket. See Figure 3-3.
Handle Assembly
Handle
Bracket
Flange
Lock Nuts
3. Line up the holes in the handle with the holes in the
bracket and secure it with hardware previously removed.
Clutch Cable
Attach the clutch cable to the handle as follows: (be careful not
to kink the cable)
1. Remove the threaded eyebolt and nut from the cable end.
2. Route the clutch cable to the right side of the handle
mounting brackets and underneath the handle.
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Hex Screws
Handle Bracket
Figure 3-2
Hex Screws
Figure 3-3
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3. Push the cable through the hole in the center of the handle
and snap into the plastic fitting. See Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4
4. Remove the machine screw, flange lock nut and washer
from the clutch control. See Figure 3-5.
Clutch Control
Threaded
Eyebolt
Figure 3-5
5. Fasten the threaded eyebolt onto the bail by securing it from
the top with the machine screw, washer and flange lock nut.
6. Thread the eyebolt and nut removed earlier into the
internally threaded tube at the end of the cable. Thread
engagement should be about 3⁄4". Tighten the nut against
the tube at the end of the cable. See Figure 3-5.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten the clutch cable. Too much tension
may cause it to break. Be certain to check the clutch cable
adjustment before operating the tiller. See page 9 for cable
adjustment instructions.
Plastic Fitting
Internally
Threaded Tube
Machine Screw
Flat Washer
Flange
Lock
Nut
Nut
Internally
Threaded
Tube