MTD 340 Series Operator's Manual page 6

Hex
Lock Nut
Handle ---
Brace Spark /
Plug
"Z" End
Hooked In
Bracket
Spark
Plug
/
/
Models 340, 342, & 390
/
Handle
Brace
j_J
Threaded
Rod
Cable
Models 340 thru 345
Figure 6
REVERSE CABLE
(Model 390 Only)
The reverse clutch cable is the cable which is
attached closer to the front of the tiller. Attach the
end of the reverse cable to the reverse tine drive
clutch lever, above the handle assembly, in the
same manner as you attached the forward cable.
(See Figure 7.)
Hex
Lock Nut
Models 343 & 345
Figure 5
A'n'ACHING CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE(S)
FORWARD CABLE
Attach the end of the forward cable to the bracket
underneath the handle assembly as follows. (On
model 390, the forward clutch cable is the cable
which is attached closer to the rear of the tiller).
1. Loosen the hex nut on the threaded rod near the
end of the cable, and move it up the rod as far
as it will go.
2. Unthread the rod from the rest of the cable.
Hook the "Z" end of the rod into the bracket
underneath the handle assembly from the right
hand side. (See .)
3. Thread the rod back into the cable until the cable
is straight. Do not tighten it enough to put any
tension on the spring.
4. Thread the hex nut down against the end of
cable. Use a pair of pliers and a wrench to lock
the nut against the rod.
NOTE:
Do not overtighten control cable. Too much
tension may cause it to break when engaged.
Threaded
Rod \
\
\
Hex Nut
Reverse
Cable
\,
Reverse Tine
_ment Handle
"Z" End
Hooked In
Bracket
Model 390
Figure 7
FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as
follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move it
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
2. Engage and release the tine engagement
handle, then the reverse tine engagement lever
(model 390 only). If an excessive noise is heard
when releasing either the tine drive clutch
handle or lever, the cable may be too loose.
Adjust either the forward or reverse clutch cable
by loosening the hex nut, threading the rod into
the cable one or two turns, then retightening the
nut.