Troy-Bilt Pro-Line CRT Service Manual - Page 6

Troy-Bilt Small Frame Tillers 2.5. Squeeze the forward clutch bail to the upper handlebar. See Figure 2.5. 2.10. If the second measurement (spring coils extended) of the forward clutch is too long (more than 3/16"), the tension is too tight. Continue through this section. 2.11. Release the forward clutch cable. 2.12. Loosen the hex jam nut securing the clutch cable assembly in position using a 3/8" wrench and a small adjustable wrench. See Figure 2.12. Hex Jam Nut Loosened Clutch Bail Upper Handle Figure 2.5 2.6. Measure the overall length of the coils on the forward clutch spring with the forward clutch bail fully contacting the upper handlebar. See Figure 2.6. Clutch Cable Adjustment Screw Figure 2.12 2.13. Un-thread the hex jam nut until it is half way up the adjustment screw. 2.14. Grasp the adjustment screw with one hand and loosen or tighten the forward clutch cable until the proper adjustment has been achieved. See Figure 2.14. Coil Length Bail Engaged Figure 2.6 2.7. Record the forward clutch spring measurement _____. 2.8. If the second measurement (spring coils extended) of the forward clutch spring is between 1/16" and 3/16" longer than the first measurement (spring coils not extended), the tension is correct. 2.9. If the second measurement (spring coils extended) of the forward clutch is too short (less than 1/16"), the tension is too loose. Continue through this section. Jam Nut Rotate Hold Forward Clutch Cable Figure 2.14 2