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secure it with the hairpin removed earlier. See
Figure 3-160.
Neutral Clutch Cable Adjustment
IMPORTANT: Make certain the engine has
been serviced with oil and gasoline prior to
performing this adjustment. Refer to the sepa-
rate engine manual.
1.Position the front counterweight up against a
solid object. See Figure 3-161.
2.Make certain the gear selector indicator
bracket is in the NEUTRAL position.
3.Start the engine.
4.Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine
the belt (inside the belt cover) for motion.
NOTE
DO NOT place fingers under the belt cover.
5.The belt should not have any motion. If the belt
has motion, proceed to step 6. If the belt does
not have motion, perform the Primary Forward
Clutch Cable Adjustment Section.
6.If the belt has motion with the tiller in neutral,
and the engine running, loosen the jam nut
securing the eyebolt to the threaded cable end
using a 7/32” wrench and a 3/8” wrench. See
Figure 3-162.
7. Loosen the eyebolt two full rotations at a time,
checking the belt for motion.
8.When the proper adjustment has been
achieved, tighten the hex jam nut down secur-
ing the eyebolt to the threaded cable end using
a 7/32” and a 3/8” wrench.
Primary Forward Clutch Cable Adjustment
WARNING
Make certain the engine has been serviced
with oil and gasoline prior to performing this
adjustment. Refer to the separate engine man-
ual.
1.Position the front counterweight up against a
solid object. See Figure 3-163.
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