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MS 271 C, MS 291 C
Adjust brake cable
– Remove the throttle rod,
b
10.3.4
– Fit the handle molding,
b
10.3
:
Take out the screw (1).
:
Lower the tank housing (2).
:
Loosen the clamp screw (1) on
the brake cable retainer.
5902RA057 TG
1
2
5902RA058 TG
1
:
Use 6mm open end wrench the
set free travel on the adjusting
screw (1).
– Turn adjusting screw clockwise
to increase free travel.
– Turn adjusting screw
counterclockwise
to reduce free travel.
:
When the setting is correct,
tighten down the clamp screw (2)
firmly.
– Press down the lockout lever (1)
and hold it in that position.
The brake band (1) must locate
snugly against engine
housing (arrows) and the clutch
drum must rotate freely.
– Install the throttle rod,
b
10.3.4
– Fit the handle molding,
b
10.3
– Reassemble all other parts in the
reverse sequence.
5902RA059 TG
1
2
off
off
off
2710RA044 TG
1
5.4.2
Brake cable
Removing and Installing
– Disconnect the brake spring,
b
5.4
– Remove the carburetor,
b
12.5
– Remove the throttle trigger,
b
10.3
– Remove the switch lever,
b
10.3.1
:
Pull out the brake cable (1) a little
and disconnect it.
– Loosen and lower the tank
housing,
b
12.11.2
– Take care not to stretch the hose.
:
Take out the screw (1).
:
Remove the brake cable
retainer (2) with brake cable.
off
off
o
ff
2710RA046 TG
1
2710RA047 TG
2
1