Installing Throttle Grip
WARNING!
■Failure to replace the standard throttle grip with the provided interlock throttle grip could permit unintentional acceleration, which could cause serious injuries or death.
1.Place the T230 or PB230 outer tube assembly on a clean, flat surface.
2.Loosen the three screws (A) that hold the throttle trigger assembly to the outer tube.
3.Slide the trigger assembly down the tube, several inches away from the rubber grip. Rotate the trigger assembly so it is flat against the work surface.
4.With a utility knife or similar tool (B), slit the rubber grip lengthwise to release it from the tube. Use gentle pressure to avoid scarring the outer tube.
WARNING!
■To avoid serious injury, grip the outer tube securely with one hand and cut away from that hand when slitting the rubber throttle grip.
5.Remove the grip and slide the throttle trigger from the tube. Discard these parts.
6.Clean surface of tube in grip area.
7.Make a mark on the tube, 2 inches from the upper end. Slide the heat shrink col- lar (C) onto tube and align its upper end with the mark on the tube.
8.Using a heat gun or hair dryer, apply heat to the collar until it shrinks and forms a snug fit around the tube.
9.Slide the new interlock throttle grip assembly (D) onto the tube, and position it over the collar. Make sure the switch is facing up, and that the throttle cable and switch wires (E) are positioned toward the powerhead. Using a
B
A
C
E
F
D
Powerhead Reinstallation
1.Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface in an upright position.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the
2.Slide the outer tube (G) into the tube clamp (H) until the outer tube bottoms. It should go in about
CAUTION!
Do not force the lower tube into the power- head! Excessive force can damage the compo- nents.
3.Position the outer tube so the stop switch is fac- ing up and the throttle cable/wire assembly (J) is on top.
J
G
I
H
4.Use the hex wrench to tighten the clamp screw firmly. Make sure the
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