Assembly, Plastic shield installation

Assembly

WARNING

Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running.

Parts Required: Plastic Shield Assembly

Caution

Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:

•Cutoff knife is sharp.

•Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot.

1.Remove wing nut (A), washer (B), and bolt (C).

2.Snap the shield over the bearing housing.

3.Install bolt (C), washer (B), and wing nut (A).

1.Align locating hole in upper plate with hole in bearing housing and insert 5 mm (3/16 in.) diameter locking tool (A).

2.Place large washer (B) then line head (C) on threaded shaft, fol- lowed by small metal washer (D) and locknut (E).

3.Install 3/8-24 locknut using 14.5 mm (9/16 in.) wrench. Turn lock- nut clockwise, and tighten securely.

IMPORTANT

Remember to remove the locking tool.

4.To remove line head, reverse assembly instructions.