Simplicity 1005 Operator's Manual page 5

4. Install forward and reverse control rods as follows:
a. Remove two self-tapping screws from cover and loosen
two whiz-lock screws attaching part of handles. Remove
cover.
b. See Figure 5. Attach reverse and forward control rod
springs to bellcranks,
c. See Figure 5. Slide reverse and forward control rods
through wire clamp inside of spring. Loosely secure rods
In clamps with setscrews and fiat washers. Hook loose
end of springs on setscrews between flat washers and
clamps.
Figure 5.
d. See Figure 5. Adjust spring tension by loosening
clamp setscrews and moving clamps on control rods.
Idler pulleys should be approximately 1/4-inch from
frame when clutch disengaged (handle released). Belt
stops should be 1/8-inch from belts when clutch engaged
(handle compressed). See Adjustments section of this
manual for clutch adjustment procedure.
e. Secure cover to frame with two self-tapping screws.
Tighten two whiz-lock screws.
5. Install wheel assemblies as follows:
a. Tilt unit forward on engine.
b. See Figure 6. Secure each wheel assembly to frame
through upper holes in frame support with a 3-1/4-inch
long capscrew, flat washer, and two jam nuts. One jam
nut to be placed on either side of frame upright Tighten
jam nuts to insure wheels turn freely with little side
play.
6. See Figure 6. Loosen each wheel scraper nut and adjust
wheel scraper to clear wheel by 1/8-inch. Tighten scraper
nut
7 . Loosen locknut holding clutch grips to handles so
that controls work freely. { See figure 9)
8 . See figure 6. Secure depth bar and clamp to rear of
frame with pin and hairpin clip. Digging tip of bar
should be installed as shown.
NOTE: The depth bar setting determines the depth of
tilling. To till 4 to 6 inches deep. Install bar mounting pin
in second or third hole from the top. The deeper depth bar
is set into soil, the deeper tines will dig.
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