Cub Cadet RT 65 Operator's Manual page 9

Control Rod
1. Make sure the handle assembly is in the highest position.
Refer to the Controls & Features section.
2. Remove the hairpin clips from the control rod, leave the
rubber washers on the control rod.
3. Insert the shorter (angled) end of the control rod through
the indicator bracket on the shift cover and secure with the
hairpin clip that was previously removed. See Fig. 3-5.
Rubber Washer
Figure 3-5
4. Insert the longer end of the control rod through the hole in
the gear selector handle and secure with the hairpin clip.
See Fig. 3-6.
Control
Rod
Figure 3-6
Control Rod
Indicator Bracket
Hairpin Clip
Idler Puller Rod
Gear Selector
Handle
Hairpin
Clip
Set-Up
Tires
The tires on the tiller may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating the
tiller. Recommended operating tire pressure is approximately
20 PSI (check the sidewall of the tire for the manufacturer's
recommended pressure). Be sure that both tires are inflated
equally or the tiller will pull to one side.
Gas & Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the
separate Engine operator's Manual packed with your tiller. Read
the instructions carefully.
WARNING!
Use extreme care when handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Never fuel the machine
indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Adjustments
Clutch Cable
NOTE: Service the engine with oil and gasoline before checking
this adjustment. Refer to the separate Engine Operator's
Manual packed with your tiller for proper fuel and engine oil
recommendations.
1. Position the tiller so the front counterweight is against a
solid object, such as a wall.
2. With the gear selection lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine.
Refer to the separate Engine Operator's Manual.
3. Standing on the right side of the tiller, examine the belt
(inside the belt cover). It should not be turning.
WARNING!
Do not put your fingers under the belt
cover.
4. If the belt turns without bail engaged, adjust it by
unthreading the internally threaded tube at the end of
the cable a few turns clockwise (when standing in the
operator's position) and then retighten the nut against the
tube.
5. Move the shift lever to the FORWARD position.
6. Carefully engage the clutch by lifting the clutch control bail
against the handle. The wheels should spin. If the wheels
do not spin with the tiller in forward, adjust by unthreading
the tube at the end of the cable a few turns counter-
clockwise, when standing in the operator's position.
7. Retighten the nut against the tube.
8. Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.
NOTE: A secondary cable adjustment is available if you
reach the point that additional adjustment is needed.
Remove the belt cover and move the hex nuts at the other
end of the cable towards the end of the casing. Then
readjust the hex nuts at the handle.
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