Shindaiwa 81359 manual Assembly Continued, Adjustments, Handle Bar C242 Install the handlebar

Assembly (Continued)

Handle Bar C242

Install the handlebar:

1.Use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove the lower cap retaining screws from the handlebar bracket. Remove the cap from the bracket. See Figure 7.

2.Position the handle on the outer tube forward of Handle Positioning Label as shown in Figure 7. Reassemble the lower cap to the handlebar bracket in the reverse order of disassembly.

3.Locate the handle in the best position for operator comfort.

4.Firmly tighten both lower cap retaining screws.

5.Install the protector sleeve on the outer tube. See Figure 7.

Throttle

Trigger

Outer Tube

Figure 7

Ignition Switch Handle Positioning Label

POSITION HANDLE	Hanger
FORWARD OF THIS LINE

Shoulder Strap

Protector Sleeve

Handlebar

Mounting Bracket

Socket-Head

Cap Screw

C242

Adjustments

Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play

The throttle lever free play should be approximately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure 8. Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding.

If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illustrations that follow.

3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm)

Throttle Free Play

Figure 8

Figure 9

1.Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover. See Figure 9.

2.Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. See Figure 10.

3.Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure 10.

4.Tighten the locknut.

Cable	Lock
	Nut
Adjuster
Figure 10

5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.