GARDEN WAY 12194, Owner'S Manual

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STEP 4: Attach Forward
Clutch Rod
1. The upper end of the Forward Clutch
rod is attached to the bottom of the han-
dlebar control panel. Turn the rod (L,
Figure 2-7) so that the small bend at its
lower end points inward toward the clutch
swivel plate (HH).
2. Insert a hairpin cotter down through
the hole in the rod that is located closest
to the bend (see Figure 2-7).
3. There are four numbered holes in the
clutch swivel plate (see Figure 2-8) and
four numbered slots in the curved height
adjustment bracket. For correct operation
of the Forward Clutch rod, the numbered
hole used for the Forward Clutch rod must
match with the numbered slot in the
height adjustment bracket. For example,
if the handlebar is set in slot #1, then the
Forward Clutch rod must be installed in
hole #1 of the clutch swivel plate.
IMPORTANT: Whenever the handlebar
height is changed, the hole position of the
Forward Clutch rod must be changed
accordingly. Changing the handlebar
height changes the tension on the
Forward Clutch rod – this tension must be
adjusted by relocating the rod in the
appropriate hole in the clutch swivel plate.
4. Select the proper hole in the clutch
swivel plate and insert the Forward Clutch
rod so that the tip faces inward (see
Figure 2-8). Secure the rod by inserting a
second hairpin cotter through the hole
near the tip of the rod.
5. Check for correct tension on the
Forward Clutch rod as follows:
(a) There are two interconnected Forward
Clutch paddles that hang beneath the
control panel. Lift and hold the right-
side paddle against the handlebar grip.
(b) While squeezing the paddle, measure
the gap between the E-ring and the
lower end of the clutch rod bracket
(see Figure 2-9). The gap should be
3/16"-to-5/16". NOTE: A stack of five
pennies is approximately 5/16" thick.
(c) If the gap is incorrect:
(1) First check that the Forward Clutch
rod is in the correct hole in the
clutch swivel plate. If not, reposi-
tion the rod and repeat Step 5b.
(2) If the Forward Clutch rod is in the
correct hole and the gap is incor-
rect, you will need to adjust the
length of the Forward Clutch rod.
To do this, first release the
Forward Clutch paddle and then
disconnect the rod from the clutch
swivel plate (remove hairpin cotter
at end of rod and pull rod out of
hole in clutch swivel plate).
If the gap is more than 5/16", rotate
the rod counterclockwise (as
viewed from the front of tiller) to
decrease the gap. Reinstall the rod
in the correct clutch swivel plate
hole, secure it with the hairpin
cotter, and repeat Steps 5a and 5b.
If the gap is less than 3/16", rotate
the rod clockwise (as viewed from
the front of tiller) to increase the
gap. Reinstall the rod in the correct
clutch swivel plate hole, secure it
with the hairpin cotter, and repeat
Steps 5a and 5b.
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Section 2: Assembly
Figure 2-7: Install Forward Clutch rod.
L
HH
Hairpin Cotter
Figure 2-8: Numbered settings for handlebar
height slots and clutch swivel plate holes.
Figure 2-9: While squeezing Forward Clutch
paddle, measure gap between end of
bracket and E-ring.
Gap should be
3/16"-to-5/16"
STEP 5: Check Gear Oil Level in
Transmission
The transmission was filled with gear oil at
the factory. However, you should check
the gear oil level to make certain it is
correct.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the tiller if
the gear oil level is low. Doing so will
result in severe damage to the transmis-
sion components.
1. Move the tiller to a level area.
2. Pull the Depth Regulator Lever (M,
Figure 2-10) straight back and then slide it
to the second notch from the top. If the
lever does not move freely, lift the tine
hood flap and look for a plastic tie secur-
ing the lever in place. Cut and remove the
tie.
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