McCulloch 96081000900 User Manual

•  Remove outer tines.

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NOTE:  When reassembling outer tines, be sure right tine 

assembly (marked “R”) and left tine assembly (marked “L”) 

are mounted to correct side of tine shaft.

For proper tine operation, forward tine control lever must be 

against control body and all slack removed from inner wire of 

control cable when control is in the “OFF” (up) position.

If lever and cable are loose, loosen cable clip at lower end of 

cable.  Pull up on cable to remove slack, without extending 

spring on end of cable, and retighten cable clip.
FINAL CHECK “OFF” POSITION
•  With tine control “OFF” (up), push down on handle to 

raise tines off the ground.

•  Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.  

Tines should not  rotate.

•  If tines rotate, inner wire of control cable is too tight 

which is extending lower spring and engaging tines.  

Loosen cable clip and push down on cable only enough 

to relieve spring tension.  Tighten cable clip.

•  Recheck in “OFF” position and adjust  if necessary.
FINAL CHECK “ON” POSITION
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With tine control “ON” (held down to handle) push down 

on handle to raise tines off the ground.

•  Slowly pull recoil starter handle while observing tines.  

Tines should rotate forward.

•  If tines do not rotate, inner wire of control cable is too 

loose.  Loosen cable clip and pull cable up to remove 

slack and retighten clip.

•  Recheck in “ON” position and adjust  if necessary.

NOTE:  If “ON” position check required adjustment, re check 

“OFF” position adjustment to insure tines do not rotate when 

control is “OFF” (up).

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Replace V-belts if they have stretched considerably or if 

they show cracks or frayed edges.  There are two (2) V-belts 

- forward (inside) and reverse (outside).
Belt guard must be removed to service belts.  See “TO 

REMOVE BELT GUARD”  in this section of manual.
NOTE:  Observe carefully routing of both belts and lo ca tion 

of all belt guides before removing belts.

•  Remove two (2) cap nuts and washers from side of 

belt guard.

•  Loosen (do not remove) tine shield nut on underside 

of tine shield.

•  Pull belt guard out and away from unit.
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Replace belt guard by reversing above procedure.  Be 

sure slot in bottom of belt guard is under head of tine 

shield bolt and all nuts are tightened securely.