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1. Remove the four socket-head cap screws, bracket and
two shims. See Figure 1.
2. Remove the retaining nut, washer and gearcase clamp
screw. If possible, do not disturb the D-washer.
3. Remove the cutting attachment shield from the
gearcase.
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Barrier Bar and Hanger Assembly
1. Remove the four socket-head cap screws
on the handle and remove the handle and
mounting bracket.
2. Unscrew gearcase housing locating screw,
and slide gearcase off of outer tube.
3. Position the hanger on the outer tube be-
tween the handle and throttle assembly and
secure the hanger with the nut and bolt as
shown in Figure 2.
4. Slide gear case on to outer tube and align
locating holes.
5. Thread locating screw into locating hole, and
tighten securely.
6. Position the handle on the outer tube for-
ward of Handle Positioning Label as shown
in Figure 2.
7. Install the barrier bar with the socket-head
cap screws and nuts. Tighten the screws
finger-tight ONLY at this time.
8. Locate the handle in the best position for
operator comfort (usually about 10 inches
ahead of the throttle housing).
9. Secure the handle by alternately tightening
the four socket-head screws in a diagonal or
“criss-cross” fashion.
Outer Tube
Socket-head Cap-
screws
Handle
Barrier Bar
Throttle As-
sembly
Figure 2
Bolt
Nut
Hanger
Nuts
Handle Positioning Label
Assembly
Removing the Old Cutting Attachment Shield
Remove the Existing Cutting Attachment Shield.
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Cutting Attach-
ment Shield
Washer
Retaining
Nut
Gearcase
Clamp
Screw
D-washer
Shim
Gearcase
Housing
Shim
Bracket
Socket-Head Cap
Screws
Outer Tube
Figure 1
CAUTION!
The D-Washer is a spacer that prevents overtightening
and must remain in place to prevent possible damage to
the gearcase clamp.
