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
WARNING!
A standard grass trimmer with a loop handle should NEVER be operated with
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 TX unit, first remove the shaft bolt and bolt guard.
1.Position the gearcase with the output 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.
Install Holder
A
Position the gearcase with the output shaft facing up
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.
6.Using a
7.Remove the hex wrench from the gearcase and holders.
8.Adjust the trimmer line length to reach no further than the line cutter on the cutting attachment shield. Trim to the correct length if necessary.
Install Holder
B
Safety Clip
Install and center the safety clip
Hex Wrench
Securely tighten the trimmer head into the gearcase shaft
The unit should now be
completely assembled and ready
for use with a trimmer head.
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