Troy-Bilt 769-03618 - Manual (Page 8)

Forward Clutch Cable
Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable from its
shipping position and slide the thin cable wire into the slot
in the cable bracket. Push the cable connector up through
the hole in the bracket until the groove in the connector
snaps into place. See Fig. 3-4.
Thread the #10-24 hex nut halfway onto the screw which
runs through the spring. See Inset Fig. 3-6.
Thread the screw into the cable adjuster.
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Check for the correct tension on the forward drive belt by
taking two measurements of the cable spring, as follows:
With the Forward Clutch Bail in an open (released)
position, measure the length of the cable spring
from the outermost coil to the outermost coil. See
Fig. 3-6.
Squeeze the Forward Clutch Bail against the
handlebar (see Fig. 3-6) and re-measure the spring
length. The belt tension is correct if this second
measurement is between 1⁄16” to 3⁄16” longer than
the first measurement. If so, turn the hex nut tightly
against the cable adjuster while preventing the
cable adjuster from turning.
If the spring length is incorrect, you must adjust
the cable tension as described in the Maintenance
& Adjustments Section under Forward Drive Belt.
Incorrect cable tension can result in belt slippage
(cable tension too loose), or unintentional tine
movement when the clutch bail is in Neutral (cable
tension too tight).
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b.
c.
Cable Bracket
Forward
Clutch
Cable
Figure 3-4
Hex Nut
Spring
Figure 3-5
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