Cub Cadet 340 - Page 4

FIGURE 3.
AHACHING THE CLUTCH CONTROL CABLE
Attach the end of the cable to the bracket underneath
the handle assembly as follows.
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.
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 rod in
this position.
NOTE: Do not overtighten control cable. Too much
tension may cause it to break when engaged.
FINAL CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT
To check the clutch cable adjustment, proceed as
follows.
1. Disconnect the spark plug wire and move away
from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
2. Engage and release the forward drive clutch
handle. If an excessive noise is heard when
releasing the handle, the cable may be too loose.
Adjust the clutch cable by loosening the hex nut,
threading the rod into the cable one or two turns,
then tightening the nut.
3. With clutch handle in neutral (released), pull the
starter rope several times. The tines should not
turn. If they turn, loosen the hex nut on the cable
(underneath the handle assembly). Unthread the
rod from the cable several turns. Tighten the hex
nut, and check again for correct adjustment.
CONTROLS
FIGURE 4.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The throttle control lever is located on the engine. It
controls the engine speed and stops the engine. See
figure 5.
CHOKE LEVER
The choke lever is located above the throttle control.
It is used to enrich the fuel mixture in the carburetor
when starting a cold engine.
FORWARD DRIVE CLUTCH HANDLE
The forward drive clutch handle is located beneath
the tiller handle. See figure 4. Squeezing the handle
up against the tiller handle engages the forward drive.
Release the handle to stop the forward motion.
DEPTH STAKE
The depth stake controls the tilling depth. Refer to
“How to Use Your Tiller” section on page 6.
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