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Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492 Clutch Cable Replacement

Use this guide to replace the clutch cable in a Honda Light Duty Tiller F220K1AT715492.

Tools (5)

Parts (2)

Step-by-step instructions

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Disconnect the spark plug

  • Before you begin, make sure the engine is switched off and cool to the touch.
  • Pull the spark plug connector straight off of the spark plug.
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Remove the air filter

  • Push down on the two tabs at the top of the air filter cover.
  • With the two tabs depressed, swing the top of the cover down.
  • Remove the cover.
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Unscrew the air cleaner housing

  • Use an 8 mm socket to remove the following fasteners securing the air cleaner housing:
  • Two silver nuts
  • One black bolt
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Loosen the clutch cable barrel adjuster

  • Use an 8 mm wrench to hold the clutch cable barrel adjuster in place while you use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the lock nut.
  • Continue to loosen the lock nut until it is against the end of the threads.
  • With the lock nut against the end of the threads, tighten the barrel until it is against the lock nut to add as much slack as possible to the cable.
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  • Pull the air filter out of the housing and remove it.
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Disconnect the breather tubes

  • Slide the pink breather tube out of its clip on the back of the air cleaner housing.
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Remove the clutch cable

  • Slide the clutch cable housing straight out of its hole in the clutch lever.
  • Rotate the cable and housing through the slot in the lever until the cable is perpendicular to the lever.
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  • Use a flathead screwdriver to gently pry the black breather tube off of its connector on the back of the air cleaner housing.
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  • Slide the clutch cable through the slot in the clutch lever and remove it from the lever.
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Remove the air cleaner housing

  • Hold the black carburetor hose in place and rotate the air cleaner housing clockwise until you can slide the hose out of its slot on the air cleaner housing.
  • Remove the air cleaner housing.
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  • Remove any zip-ties securing the clutch cable.
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  • Slide the clutch cable housing out of its bracket on the tiller.
  • Slide the clutch cable through the slot in the bracket to free it.
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  • Slide the clutch cable off of its hook on the clutch spring.
  • Remove the clutch cable.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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