Tire Pressure - MTD 401 Series Operator's Manual

• Remove one hex nut from the threaded casing on
the end of the cable. Slip the wire up through the
slot on the cable bracket underneath the handle.
• Push the end of the casing up through the cable
bracket. Rethread the hex nut on the end of the
cable. Do not tighten at this time.
Hex Nut
Lock
Washer
Hex Nut
Slot in
Cable Bracket
(Viewed From Under Handle)
Figure 7
• Pull the cable upwards to obtain slack and hook the
Z end of the cable from right to left into the bracket
on the clutch control (beneath the handle panel).
Tighten the nut against the cable bracket.
See Figure 7.
NOTE: Do not overtighten clutch cable, since too much
tension may cause it to break.
Final Clutch Adjustment
Service the engine with oil and gasoline
IMPORTANT:
before checking this adjustment. Refer to the separate
engine manual packed with your tiller.
• Position the tiller so the front counterweight is
against a solid object, such as a wall. With the gear
selection lever in NEUTRAL, start the engine. Refer
to Operation section.
NOTE: Keep hands out of belt area while unit is
operating.
• Standing on the right side of the tiller, visually
examine the belt (inside the belt cover). It should
not be turning.
• If the belt turns with the unit in neutral, adjust by
moving the hex nut below the cable bracket down a
few turns.Tighten the upper hex nut against the
bracket. See Figure 7.
• Now move the shift lever to FORWARD (Wheels
Forward) position. Carefully engage the clutch by
squeezing the clutch handle against the handle.
The wheels should spin.
• If the wheels do not rotate with the unit in
forward, adjust by turning the hex nut found above
Z End
the cable bracket up a few turns. Tighten the
bottom hex nut against the bracket.
Recheck both adjustments, and readjust as necessary.
Make certain hex nuts at cable bracket are tight (do not
overtighten clutch cable).
NOTE: If additional adjustment is required, it may be
necessary to remove the belt cover and move the hex
nuts at the other end of the clutch cable to increase belt
tension.

Tire Pressure

The tires on your unit may be over-inflated for shipping
purposes. Reduce the tire pressure before operating
the unit. Recommended operating tire pressure is
approximately 14 p.s.i. on 14 inch tires. Check the
sidewall of tire for tire manufacturer's recommended
pressure.
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WARNING: Maximum tire pressure under
any circumstances is 30 p.s.i. Equal tire
pressure should be maintained on both
tires.