Troy-Bilt Series 390 Operator's Manual page 9

Clutch Cables Adjustment
Before operating the tiller the adjustment of the forward and
reverse drive cables must be checked.
1. Disconnect and ground the spark plug wire against the
engine.
2. Adjust either the forward or reverse clutch cable by
loosening the hex nut. See Figure 3-8.
Cable Collar
Figure 3-8
3. Turn the cable collar section one or two turns to increase or
decrease tension on the cable. See Figure 3-8.
4. Retighten the lock nut against the cable collar. See Figure
3-8.
5. With the forward and reverse tine engagement handles in
the neutral — released — position, pull the starter rope
several times. The tines should not turn.
6. If they turn forward, adjust the forward tine engagement
cable to release tension using the previous steps in this
section. If the tines turn toward the rear, adjust the reverse
tine engagement cable to lesson the tension as with
previous steps.
7. Check again for correct tension on the cables.
8. After tilling, if the tines stop moving, re-adjust the cables.
Set-Up
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.
Hex Nut
S 3 — A & S
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