Assembly (continued)
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads
Adjust throttle trigger free play
The throttle trigger free play should be approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16”
-1/4”). Make sure that the throttle lever operates smoothly without binding.
1.Loosen the air cleaner cover knob(s) and remove the air cleaner cover.
2.Place throttle linkage (A) through adjustment fixture (B) and install wire end into large carburetor throt- tle swivel hole (C). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly.
Throttle Free Play
Throttle trigger free play 
3.Turn the cable adjuster in or out as required to obtain proper free play 4 - 6 mm (3/16 - 1/4 in.).
4.Connect 2 ignition stop leads from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads on engine.
5.Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Cable | B | A | C |
Adjuster |
Remove air cleaner cover
Blade Installation
WARNING
You must install the
NOTE:
Model C254includes
Install Metal Shield
Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm
Parts Required: Metal Shield, Shield Bracket,
3 - 5 x 10 mm screws w/captivated flat and lock- washer, (metal shield to gear housing).
2 - 5 x 8 mm screws, 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock- washers, (bracket to shield).
2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lockwashers (bracket to gear housing)
1.If installed remove nylon line head, adapter plate, shield plate, and plastic shield.
a.Align locking hole in adapter plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert locking tool (A).
b.Remove line head (B) by turning it clockwise until head is completely off of shaft.
c.Remove locking tool.
C
A
B
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