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Shift Cable
If the tiller’s wheels do not “freewheel” when the wheel
shift lever is in the NEUTRAL position, the shift cable is in
need of adjustment. Refer to Step 10 on Page 8 for
detailed instructions.
Tine Engagement Cables
If the tines fail to drive when the tine engagement lever is
placed in the ON position, or if the tines fail to stop when
the tine engagement lever is placed in the OFF position,
DO NOT OPERATE THE TILLER. The tine engagement
c able is in need of adjustment.
1.
Remove the belt cover by removing the top screw and
washer (and loosening the side screws) which secure
it.
2.
To adjust the cable:
a. Loosen the inside hex nut found on the cable
adjuster.
b. Loosen the outside hex nut found on the cable
adjuster.
c.
Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull
outward to take up slack (usually no more than
1/4-inch) in the cable before retightening both
hex nuts loosened earlier.
Wheel Engagement Cable
1.
Adjust the wheel engagement cable as follows:
a. Using a ½” wrench, loosen the upper hex nut
found on the cable adjuster.
b. Loosen the lower hex nut found on the cable
adjuster.
c.
Grasp the metal cable housing and gently pull
outward to take up slack (usually no more than
1/4-inch) in the cable before retightening both
hex nuts loosened earlier.
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