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11.6 Throttle Cable Adjustment
Measure the free play at the lever tip.
Free play: 5-10mm (0.2-0.4 in)
If the free play is incorrect, loosen the lock nut and turn the
adjusting nut in or out as required.
(1) THROTTLE LEVER
(2) ADJUSTING NUT
(3) LOCK NUT
11.7 Belt Tension Adjustment
Uncover the cover of belt.
Adjust the clutch lever free play
The standard belt tension is 60-65mm (2.4-2.6 in) at the tension
roller with the clutch engaged (clutch lever is squeezed).
To adjust, loosen the four engine mounting bolts and the engine
stay tightening bolt and move the engine forward or reverse to
get proper tension of the belt.
NOTE: After adjusting the tension, make sure that the outside
face of the drive pulley is flush with the outside face of the
driven pulley by using a straight gauge.
(1) ENGINE MOUNTING BOLTS
(2) ENGINE STAY TIGHTENING BOLE
Loosen the belt stopper attaching bolts.
Adjust the clearance between the belt stopper and the belt as
illustrated with the clutch lever squeezed.
(1) BELT STOPPERS
Caution! Make sure that the belt protection cover is
securely fastened after maintenance!
12. TRANSPORTING /STORAGE
WARNING When transporting the tiller, turn the fuel valve OFF and keep the tiller level to
prevent fuel spillage. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may be ignited.
Before storing the unit for an extended period:
1. Be sure the storage area is free of excessive humidity and dust.
2. Drain the fuel.
WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive under certain conditions. Do not smoke
or allow flames or sparks in the area.
•With the fuel valve turned OFF, remove and empty the fuel strainer cup.
•Turn the fuel valve ON and drain the gasoline in the fuel tank into a suitable container.
•Replace the fuel strainer cup and tighten securely.
•Drain the carburetor by loosening the drain knob. Drain the
gasoline into a suitable container.
(1)O-RING
(2)FUEL STRAINER CUP
(3)DRAIN KNOB
3. Pull the starter grip until resistance is felt. Continue pulling
until the resistance disappears. At this point, the intake and
exhaust valves are closed and this will help to protect the
engine from internal corrosion.
4. Change engine oil.
5. Cover tiller with plastic sheet.
Do not place the tiller with the handlebars on the ground. It will
cause the oil entering the cylinder or the fuel spillage.