Simplicity 1003 - Assembly

Simplicity
Assembly
CONTENT OF SECTION
The rotary tiller is shipped only partially assembled
for packaging reasons. This section provides the
necessary instructions for assembling the rotary til¬
ler and for preparing it for operation.
TO UNCRATE: Open the top of the shipping car-;
ton and remove all loose parts. Then slit the sides;
of the carton and slide the tiller out of the box on
the skid. Cut banding and remove unit from skid.
HA NDLE ASSEMBLY __
Remo ve all parts from their conta i ners and arrange am
IpartsJby size and^ype.. Remove tape to remove control!
Irodsand lab®rom h Jidfes, lj|r
1. I nstall the left-hand side (the one with the
REVERSE decal) of the handlebar assembly
first. Align handle slotted hole (item A, fig¬
ure 22) with frame hole (item B) and insert a
plain capscrew (item C) through frame and
handlebar. Add a flat washer and lockwasher
(items D and E), and install hex nut (item F)
finger tight.
2. I nsert a special washer headed capscrew (item
G) through the frame only at the top hole of
left handle. Add two washers (item H) be¬
tween frame and handle and push capscrew
through handle. Adda lockwasher (item I)
and finger tighten nut (item J) in place.
Figure 22. Left Handle Asse mbly
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the right side of
handlebar. Tighten all nuts finger tight.
4. The slotted holes (item A) are for adjusting
handlebar height. Select a desired height and
then securely tighten all four nuts (handles
may need readjusting after tines are installed).
5. Push the throttle control lever on the left
handle all the way down to the SLOW posi¬
tion.
6. Run throttle cable between handles and along
the right frame to side of engine (for 1005)
or to front of engine (for 1003). Hook throt¬
tle cable (item A, figure 23)to throttle pivot
(item B).
7. Loosen the clamp (item C) and slip the cable
under the clamp. Pull the cable back (for
model 1005) or down (for model 1003) as far
as it will go and tighten the clamp to hold
cable in place. Operate throttle lever to be
sure pivot moves throughout its full range.
Figure 23. Throttle Cable Assembly