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MIDSECTION
TILLER HANDLE SERVICE – STANDARD
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Installation
Apply Triple-Guard grease to the two steering
handle bushings. Place the bushings into the
steering bracket. Attach the steering handle to the
bracket. Tighten screw to a torque of 36 to 40 ft.
lbs. (49 to 54 N·m).
Route throttle cable and electrical harness
through grommet in lower motor cover. Connect
harness to engine wiring harness.
Install electrical cover.
Throttle Cable Adjustment
Place throttle cable in position. Use Ball Socket
Installer tool, P/N 342225, to snap throttle cable
connector onto throttle lever.
Place throttle cable in upper anchor pocket. Install
cable retainer on anchor block.
Hold twist grip in full SLOW position. Pull firmly on
cable to remove backlash.
Adjust cable anchor so throttle cam is against idle
stop when anchor screw aligns with throttle body
boss. Then, rotate anchor four turns toward the
end of the cable.
Install washer, cable anchor, and cable anchor
screw on throttle body boss. Tighten screw
securely.
A CAUTION
The steering handle nut must have a nylon
patch for locking. Replace the nut if it has
lost its locking feature. Tighten the nut so
the steering handle can be pivoted and
maintained in any position.
1. Screw 31194
1. Electrical harness connector 002511
1. Electrical cover 002509
1. Installer tool 005106