Troy-Bilt Small Frame Tillers
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NOTE: Rotate the forward clutch cable clock-
wise (towards the forward clutch bail) to increase
tension, or counter-clockwise to decrease ten-
sion.
2.15. Perform the forward clutch spring measurement
procedures to make certain the adjustment is
within specifications.
2.16. Tighten the hex jam nut up against the forward
clutch cable end using a 3/8” wrench and a small
adjustable wrench.
NOTE: Make certain the forward clutch cable
end does not rotate when the jam nut is tight-
ened.
3. FORWARD CLUTCH CABLE ASSEMBLY
REPLACEMENT:
3.1. Remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug,
and ground it to the engine. See Figure 3.1.
Figure 3.1
Spark Plug Boot
Grounded
Spark
Plug
3.2. Loosen the hex jam nut securing the forward
clutch cable assembly to the adjustment screw
using a 3/8” wrench and a small adjustable
wrench. See Figure 3.2.
3.3. Remove the forward clutch cable end from the
adjustment screw by rotating it counter-clock-
wise (away from the forward clutch bail).
3.4. Remove the forward clutch cable from the lower
handle bracket using a pair of needle nose pli-
ers. See Figure 3.4.
Figure 3.2
Hex Jam Nut
Forward Clutch Cable
Adjustment Screw
Figure 3.4
Lower Handle Bracket
Forward
Clutch Cable