Troy-Bilt Small Frame Tillers
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2.5.
Squeeze the forward clutch bail to the upper
handlebar. See Figure 2.5.
2.6.
Measure the overall length of the coils on the for-
ward clutch spring with the forward clutch bail
fully contacting the upper handlebar. See Figure
2.6.
2.7.
Record the forward clutch spring measurement
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2.8.
If the second measurement (spring coils
extended) of the forward clutch spring is
between 1/16” and 3/16” longer than the first
measurement (spring coils not extended), the
tension is correct.
2.9.
If the second measurement (spring coils
extended) of the forward clutch is too short (less
than 1/16”), the tension is too loose. Continue
through this section.
2.10. If the second measurement (spring coils
extended) of the forward clutch is too long (more
than 3/16”), the tension is too tight. Continue
through this section.
2.11. Release the forward clutch cable.
2.12. Loosen the hex jam nut securing the clutch
cable assembly in position using a 3/8” wrench
and a small adjustable wrench. See Figure 2.12.
2.13. Un-thread the hex jam nut until it is half way up
the adjustment screw.
2.14. Grasp the adjustment screw with one hand and
loosen or tighten the forward clutch cable until
the proper adjustment has been achieved. See
Figure 2.14.
Figure 2.5
Upper Handle
Clutch Bail
Figure 2.6
Coil Length
Bail Engaged
Figure 2.12
Hex Jam Nut Loosened
Clutch Cable
Adjustment Screw
Figure 2.14
Forward Clutch Cable
Jam Nut
Hold
Rotate
