Assembly & Set-Up - Cub Cadet RT 35 Operator's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up
Contents of Carton
• One Tiller
• One Engine Operator's Manual
NOTE: This Operator's Manual covers several models.
Garden Tiller features may vary by model. Not all
features in this manual are applicable to all garden
tiller models and the garden tiller depicted may
differ from yours.
NOTE: All references to the right or left side of the
tiller are from the operator's position.
WARNING! To prevent personal injury
or property damage, do not start the
engine until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and
understand the Safe Operation
Practices Section and the Operating
Section in this manual.
Assembly
Unpacking Instructions
NOTE: While unpacking, do not severely bend any of
the control cables.
1. The tiller is heavy, do not attempt to remove it
from the shipping platform until instructed to
do so in these assembly steps.
2. Remove all parts from the carton. Check that
you have the items listed in the Contents of
Carton list (contact your local dealer or the
Cub Cadet technical service representative if
items are missing or damaged).
3. Remove any packaging material from the
carton. Remove any staples from the bottom
of the carton and remove the carton from the
shipping platform.
Handle
1. Install the handle onto the tiller using
the hardware pre-installed on the handle
mounting brackets and included with bag
with the Operators Manuals. This consists of
a 5⁄16-18 x 3.00 hex screw, a handle crank,
retainer bracket, a bell washer and two 5⁄16-18
flange lock nuts. Remove this hardware from
the handle mounting brackets on the tiller.
• One Handlebar Assembly
• One Handle Crank w/ Lock Nut
2. Insert the handle into the handle mounting
brackets, lining up the pre-drilled holes.
Insert the 5⁄16-18 x 3.00 hex screw through the
belleville washer and into the bottom hole
from the left hand side through to the right
side. Place the round hole end of the retainer
bracket over the hex screw and secure loosely
with a 5⁄16-18 flange lock nut removed earlier.
See Figure 3-1.
Handle
Flange
Lock Nuts
Retainer
Bracket
Bell Washer
Figure 3-1
NOTE: The bell washer should be positioned
with the top of the bell shape towards the hex
screw which will create tension and further
secure the flange lock nut once tightened. Do
not tighten this hardware at this time.
3. Install the handle crank into the top hole of
the mounting bracket from the left hand side
of the handle assembly, secure with the other
flange lock nut previously removed. Fit the
hex end of the retainer bracket over the flange
lock nut. See Figure 3-1.
4. Tighten the hex bolt installed in Step 2 at
this time. Be careful not to overtighten this
hardware.
5. With the handle in the desired position,
tighten the handle-crank at this time.
• One Operator's Manual
Attaching the Cable
To attach the cables, follow these steps:
1. Route the cable along the handle assembly on
the right-hand side. See Figure 3-2.
Handle
Crank
Hex Screw
2. Connect the forward drive cable to the clutch
bail by feeding the z-hook through the hole
on the clutch bail from the outside towards
the inside. See Figure 3-2.
3. Snap the cable housing clips into the handle
assembly cable mount as shown in Figure 3-2.
The clip feeds into the lower position on the
handle assembly. See Figure 3-2.
NOTE: To test the function of the clutch bail,
lift the bail to the handle and release it. The
bail should return to its neutral position. If it
doesn't, contact your local dealer for technical
assistance.
4. Clip the cable into the cable guide located on
the handle assembly panel as seen in Figure
3-3.
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Forward
Drive Cable
Cable Mount
Clutch
Bail
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
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