Troy-Bilt Pony ES Operation Manual - Page 9

Reverse Clutch Control 1. Carefully unwrap the reverse clutch control cable from its shipping position and route it up along the inside edge of the left side handlebar. See Fig. 3-5. A knob and large hex nut is installed on the cable. Forward Clutch Cable 1. Remove any fasteners (rubber bands, tape, etc.) that may secure the Forward Clutch Control levers to the handlebar. See Fig. 3-6. Left Side Handlebar Reverse Clutch Slot in Control Hex Panel Nut Control Knob Reverse Clutch Control Cable Forward Clutch Control Levers Figure 3-6 Figure 3-5 2. The forward clutch control cable (with attached spring) is 2. Insert the cable into the slot in the control panel and fit the hanging loosely near the right-side wheel. Being careful threaded assembly into the hole in the slot. Be sure that the not to kink or stretch the cable, insert the z-connector into flat side of the threaded assembly is aligned with the flat the hole at the end of the forward clutch control linkage. side of the hole. Slide the hex nut up the cable and tighten See Fig. 3-7. it securely. 3. Test the function of the reverse clutch control cable by pulling the knob out and releasing it. The knob should return to its neutral position against the tapered bushing. If it doesn't, contact your local authorized dealer or the TROYBILT Technical Service Department for technical assistance. Z-Connector Forward Clutch Control Spring Figure 3-7 Section 3 - Assembly & Set-Up 9