Simplicity 990870 Operator's Manual page 6

5. See Figure 4. Secure transmission control upper 7. See Figure 4. Attach auger control idler rod to
shift rod to lower shift rod with a capscrew and locknut, pivot assembly and clutch rod with a cotter pin. Refer to
Adjustments Section for clutch rod adjustment.
6. See Figure 4. Secure spring extension to spring
assembly with wire clamp and round-head screw. Pull down 8. Refer to Adjustments Section for chain and belt
on spring extension (upper wire) until there are 4 to 4-V4- adjustments,
inches from the end of the clamp to the end of the spring
extension. Tighten clamp. Further adjustment may be
necessary.
TRANSMISSION
CONTROL
CLUTCH GRIP
UPPER
SHIFT
ROD
PIVOT
ASSEMBLY
COTTER PIN
CLUTCH
ROD
Figure 4.
PATTERN LOWER
GUIDE SHIFT
ROD