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IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front” and
“rear” refer to directions as viewed by the
operator during normal operation.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to your
machine or its components.
Before assembling, make sure you have all the
components required for a complete unit:
Engine assembly
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Outer tube assembly
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Drum kit with gearcase
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Assembly
Prior to assembly
Kit containing operator’s handle, hard-
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ware, owner/operator's manual, tool kit
for routine maintenance. Tool kits vary
by model and may inclue a hex wrench,
spanner, and a combination spark plug
wrench/screwdriver.
Carefully inspect all components for
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damage before assembling.
Adjustable handle Installation
Follow these instructions if you wish
to use the PowerBroom’s adjustable
handle instead of the loop handle on
youlr powerhead assembly. Remove the
powerhead assembly’s loop handle.
Remove both screws from the Power-
1.
Broom’s adjustable handle assembly.
While spreading the handle at the
2.
mounting hole, position the handle on
the outer tube as shown.
Reinstall the two mounting screws in
3.
the handle, but do not tighten them at
this time.
Locate the handle at the best position
4.
for operator comfort (usually about
10 inches ahead of the throttle lever),
and secure it by tightening the adjust-
ment knob at the handle base.
Handle
Hex Nut
Washer
Outer Tube
Adjustment Knob
Mounting Screw
Throttle Assembly
Washer
IMPORTANT!
One side of the handle is recessed to
receive the two hex nuts.
3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm)
Throttle Free Play
Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play
Cable
Adjuster
The throttle lever free play should be approx-
imately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). Make sure
that the throttle lever operates smoothly
without binding. If it becomes necessary to
adjust the lever free play, follow the proce-
dures and illustrations that follow.
Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and
1.
remove the air cleaner cover.
Loosen the lock nut on the cable
2.
adjuster.
Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
3.
required to obtain proper free play 3/16-
1/4 inch (4-6 mm).
Tighten the locknut.
4.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
5.
Lock Nut
Loosen the air cleaner
cover knobs
