Assembly and Adjustments
This unit comes fully assembled with the exception of the cutting attachment shield and cutting attachment.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all the components required for a com- plete unit and inspect unit and compo- nents for any damage.
nEngine and shaft assembly
nCutting attachment shield
nCutting attachment
nKit containing cutting attachment shield mounting bracket and hardware, this owner's/operator's manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary by model and may include a hex wrench set, a spark plug/screw- driver combination wrench, and a span- ner.
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”,
operation.
Handle
1.The handle is attached to the outer tube at the factory and positioned in an
. Loosen the 4
3.Position the handle forward of the Handle Positioning Label at the best position for operator comfort (usually about 10 inches ahead of the throttle housing).
4.Secure the handle by alternately tight- ening the four
Barrier
Bar
Handle
Outer
Tube
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Figure 5 | screws |
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Handle
Handle Positioning Label
Outer
Tube
Barrier
Bar
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4
screws
Figure 6
Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play
The throttle lever free play should be ap- proxiamtely
If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever freeplay, follow the procedures and illus- trations that follow.
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Throttle Freeplay
Figure 7
Throttle Cable
Adjuster
Lock Nut
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Figure 8
1.Loosen the throttle cable lock nut and rotate the cable adjuster in or out to achive proper free play of
. Retighten the locknut.
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