Assembly (continued)
Adjust throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16” - 1/4”). Make sure that the throttle lever oper- ates smoothly without binding. If it becomes necessary to adjust the lever free play, follow the procedures and illus- trations that follow.
1.Loosen the air cleaner cover knob(s) and remove the air cleaner cover.
2.Loosen the lock nut on the cable adjuster. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 4 - 6 mm.
3.Tighten the locknut.
4.Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Throttle Free Play
Throttle Lever Free Play
Cable
Adjuster
Lock Nut
Adjust as required for
Remove air cleaner cover
Install trimmer head
NOTE:
This unit is shipped with Holder A, the blade retainer (safety clip), Holder B, shaft bolt, and bolt guard installed. The shaft bolt is a
IMPORTANT
To install a trimmer head onto a brushcutter unit, first remove the shaft bolt and bolt guard.
1.Position the gearcase with the out- put shaft facing up and remove both holders.
2.Position Holder A as shown and slide it onto the gearcase shaft.
3.Install and center the safety clip on the gearcase shaft.
4.Install Holder B on the gearcase shaft. The machined boss on Holder A must engage with the recess on Holder B.
5.Rotate the gearshaft and holders until the hole in Holder A aligns with the matching hole in the gearcase flange, and then lock the holder to the gearcase by inserting the long end of the hex wrench through both holes.
Install
Holder
A
Slide Holder A onto the gearcase shaft
6.Using a
7.Remove the hex wrench from the gearcase and holders.
The unit should now be
completely assembled and ready
for use with a trimmer head.
Install Holder
B
Safety
Clip
Position safety clip and install Holder B
Hex Wrench
Securely tighten the trimmer head into the gearcase shaft using
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