MTD 400 Operator's Manual page 8

5. The handle should be adjusted so that when the tiller
is digging 3-4" into the soil, the handle falls to about
waste-high. To adjust the handle, simply loosen the handle
adjustment crank, move the handle to the desired height
and retighten the adjustment crank. See Fig. 3-2.
Attaching the Cables
Forward Clutch Cable
1. Carefully unwrap the forward clutch cable (Black end
fitting) from its shipping position. Pull the cable up
through the bottom hole of the cable bracket and push the
cable connector up through the hole until the groove in
the connector snaps into place. See Fig. 3-3.
Reverse
Clutch
Cable
2. Place the Z-connector into the hole in the forward clutch
bail from the outside of the bail in. See Fig. 3-3.
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Figure 3-2
Forward
Clutch
Cable
Figure 3-3
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NOTE: Test the function of the forward drive 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.
3. Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch cable (Red end fitting)
from its shipping position. Pull the cable up through the
top hole of the cable bracket and push the cable connector
up through the hole until the groove in the connector
snaps into place. See Fig. 3-3.
2. Place the Z-connector into the hole in the reverse clutch
handle assembly from the inside of the handle to the
inside. See Fig. 3-3.
NOTE: Test the function of the reverse clutch by pulling the
reverse handle and releasing it. The handle should return
to its neutral position. If it doesn't, contact your local dealer
for technical assistance.
3. Clip the cables into the cable guides located on the handle
assembly panel as seen in Fig. 3-4.
Figure 3-4