STEP 19: (SEE FIGURE 20)

,insert each 3/8" x 3ol/2" hex bolt (H) into a blade trip spring.

Assemble a 3/8" hex nut (X) onto the end of each 3/8" x 3-1/2" hex bolt (H) leaving the nut about 2" from the end of the bolt.

STEP 21: (SEE FIGURE 22)

Slide the handle assembly through the handle guide so that the flattened end rests on the blade pivot bracket,

Secure the end of the handle to the top side of the blade pivot bracket with the shoulder bolt (I) on top and a 3/8" hex whiz!ock nut (S) underneath.

3/8" HEX NUT (X)

Secure cable to handle tube with a plastic tie (HH) near bottom of handle. Cut off extra plastic on end.

3/8" X 3-1/2"

HEX BOLT (H)

FIGURE 20

BLADE TRmP SPRING

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CONTROL

CABLE

TIE (HH)

3/8"HEX

BLADE

NUT (S)

STEP 20: (SEE FIGURE 21)

,Hook the spring assemblies into the spring mount ears on the pivot plate, Insert the end of each bolt up through the hobs in the top of the blade and assemble a 3/8" hex nut (X) onto each trip spring, Tighten both nuts on each bolt so that approximately 1" of the bolt extends through the top of the blade,

Assemble the plastic caps (JJ) onto the bolts.

Adjust the stop bolts in the pivot plate so that the bolts extend equally 1ol/2" above the pivot plate, creating tension on the spring assemblies.

HEX NUT (X)

BOLT

_PRmNG

MOUNT EAR

FIGURE 21

/PIVOT HANDLE

BRACKET TUBE

FIGURE 22

STEP 22: (SEE FIGURE 23)

,Remove the rubber cap and the first jam nut from the threaded end of the control cable and slide them

onto the control cable wire, Adjust the second jam nut on the threads so that it is approximately 3/4" from end, Assemble threaded end of cable through the cable mount ear and secure it with the first jam nut, Reinstall the rubber cap onto the threaded cable end,

HANDLE

ASS'Y.

HANDLE

GUIDE

FIGURE 23

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