Assembly and Adjustments

Install Gearcase Assembly

Figure 5

1.Loosen gearcase clamp screw.

2.Remove the gearcase index screw.

3.Slide the gearcase oriented as shown in Figure 5 onto the shaft tube insuring that the flex drive is engaged in the gearcase.

NOTE:

It may be necessary to pull the flex cable out from the shaft tube, engage into the gearcase and then slide the assembly onto the shaft tube.

4.Reinstall the index screw and tighten securely.

5.Tighten the clamp screw and torque to 52 – 69 inch pounds.

Assembly and Adjustments

Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play

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

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Figure 6

 

Throttle Free Play

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 7

1.Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the air cleaner cover.

See Figure 7.

2.Loosen the lock nut on the cable ad- juster. See Figure 8.

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 8.

4.Tighten the locknut.

Cable

Lock

Adjuster

Nut

Figure 8

 

5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.

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Shindaiwa LE242/EVC, 81604 manual Assembly and Adjustments Install Gearcase Assembly, Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play

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