aTTaching The conTrol roD
1.
Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest position. Refer to
the Operation Section.
2.
Remove the hairpin clips from the control rod, put the rubber
washers in place.
3.
Insert the shorter, angled end of the control rod through the
indicator bracket on the shift cover and secure it with the previ-
ously removed hairpin clip. See Figure 3.
4.
Insert the longer end of the control rod through the hole in the
gear selector handle and secure with a cotter pin.
aTTaching The clUTch 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.
3.
Push the cable through the hole in the center of the handle and
snap in the plastic fitting. See Figure 4.
4.
Remove the slot head screw, nut and two flat washers from the
clutch bail. See Figure 5.
5.
Fasten the threaded eyebolt onto the bail by securing it from the
top with the slot head screw, flat washers and lock nut.
6.
Thread the eyebolt and nut removed earlier into the internally
threaded tube at the end of the cable. The thread engagement
should be about 3⁄4". Tighten the nut against the tube at the end
of the cable. See Figure 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.
rubber washer
idler Pulley rod
ASSEMBLY
Control rod
indicator Bracket
Cotter Pin
Figure 3
Clutch
threaded
Control
Eyebolt
9
slot Head screw,
internally
nut & flat washer
threaded
tube
Plastic fitting
Figure 4
slot Head screw
flat washers
nut
nut
internally
threaded
tube
Figure 5