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1. The handle is attached to the outer
tube at the factory and positioned
vertically. See Figure 5A.
2. Loosen the 4 socket-head cap scr ews
on the handle and rotate the handle 90
degrees. See Figure 5B.
3. Position the handle for ward of the
Handle Positioning Label at the best
position for operator comfort (usually
about 10 inches ahead of the throttle
housing).
4. Secur e the handle by alternately
tightening the four socket-head cap
screws in a diagonal or “crisscross”
fashion.
Figure 5A

Handle

Outer Tube
Handle
Handle Positioning Label
4 Socket-head Cap
screws
Handle
Outer
Tube
Figure 5B
4 Socket-head Cap
screws
Barrier
Bar
(T242X)
Barrier
Bar
Assembly and Adjustments
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3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm)
Throttle Free Play

Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play

1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and
remove the air cleaner cover.
See Figure 7.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster. See Figure 8.
Figure 7
Figure 8
The throttle lever free play should be
approximately 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
illustrations that follow.
Figure 6
3. T urn 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. T ighten the locknut.
Lock
Nut
5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Cable
Adjuster