Photo 5-28: Engine Throttle Cable adjustment. The
6HP Tecumseh engine on the Econo-Horse Model
is
shown-but all engines are very similar
If the
throttl
e arm doesn't
touch
the
stop
switch as you move the Engine Throttle Lever to
STOP:
1. Move the Engine Throttle Lever to "STO
P.
"
2. Loosen the Engine Throttle cable clamp screw
and move the cable over until the throttle arm
contacts the stop switch.
3. Retighten the Engine Throttle cable clamp.
Lightly lubricate the cable with oil.
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G
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SPEED
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THROTTLE
ARM
STOP
SWI
TCH
CABLE
/CLAMP
(SCREW
Photo 5-
27
: Ad
ju
sting Wh
eel
Gear Cable. (Econo-
Horse and Pony Models only.)
1. Move the Wheel Gear Lever to "ENGAGE."
2. Loosen the top adjustment nut on the Wheel
Gear cable bracket. It is located on the lower left
rear of the transmission. Loosening this nut al-
lows you to move the Wheel Gear cable down,
which in turn pushes the eccentric lever down.
Roll the tiller slightly forward or backward while
you are pushin g the Wheel Gear cable down.
When the eccentric lever has been moved down
far enough so it engages (locks) the wheels,
hold the cable in that position and tighten both
the top and bottom adjustment nuts.
3. Move the Wheel Gear Lever to "ENGAGE"
and then "DISENGAGE" (FREEWHEEL) several
times to check your adjustment. You should not
be able to roll the tiller when the Wheel Gear
Lever is in "ENGAGE." You should be able to roll
the tiller when the Wheel Gear Lever is in "DIS-
ENGAGE" (FREEWHEEL) .
ENGINE THROTTLE
CABLE ADJUSTMENT
The end of the Engine Throttle cable is fas-
tened to the throttle cable bracket on the right
side of the engine. When you move the Engine
Throttle Lever to "FAST", the throttle wire moves
a control arm over until it contacts the high
speed stop on the throttle cable bracket. By
moving the Engine Throttle Lever to "STOP", the
throttle wire moves the control arm back so it
contacts the shut off switch. This grounds the ig-
nition and stops the engine.
If the th rottle arm doesn't reach
the
high
speed stop (engine doesn't reach high speed):
1. Move the Engine Throttle Lever to "FAST."
2. Loosen the Engine Throttle cable clamp screw
and move the cable over until the throttle arm
contacts the stop.
3. Retighten the Engine Throttle cable clamp.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
1. Run the engine until all the gasoline is used.
Do not store the tiller with gasoline in the fuel
tank because gum deposits could form on the
carburetor parts and in the fuel lines and tank.
NOTE: If "Gasohol" has been used in your
engine, refer to Engine Owner's Manual for
instructions on engine storage. Be certain
Gasohol is OK to use in the engine!
2. While the engine is still warm, drain the engine
crankcase oil. Refill with fresh oil.
3. Remove the spark plug. Put t -ounce of motor
oil in the cylinder. Crank the engine slowly to dis-
tribute the oil. Replace the spark plug.
4. Clean dirt or chaff from the cylinder head,
blower housing, screen, and muffler areas.
5. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness.
6. Perform lubrication and air cleaner service.
7. For electric start models, charge the battery
and store it in a cool, dry place.
8. Cover the tiller and store it in a cool, dry place.
9. Remember- now is a good time to order re-
placement parts for the next tilling season.
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