Shindaiwa LE261 - Manual (Page 7)

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26110
Assembly
Throttle Cable Free Play Adjustment
1. Move the throttle lever to check for
smooth operation. Any stiffness or bind-
ing must be corrected before using the
product.
2. Actuate the throttle lever to check for
free play of approximately 4-6 mm (1/4”)
in the idle position. Make adjustment at
the carburetor as follows:
 Temporarily move the adjuster cover to
expose the cable adjuster. See Figure 8.
 Loosen the cable locknut and then screw
the cable adjuster in or out until proper
free play is achieved. See Figure 9.
4-6 mm (1/4”)
Free Play
Adjusting Free Play
Cable
Adjuster
Adjuster Cover Cable
Locknut
Figure 9 Figure 8
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Assembly
Handle
1. Remove both screws from the handle.
2. While spreading the handle at the
mounting hole, position the handle on
the outer tube. See Figure 10.
3. Reinstall the two mounting screws in the
handle, but do not tighten them at this
time.
NOTE:
The handle is recessed to receive the hex
nuts.
4. Locate the handle at the best position
for operator comfort (usually about 10
inches ahead of the throttle lever). See
Figure 10.
5. Secure the handle by tightening the
knob at the handle base.
Handle
Hex Nut
Washer
Hex Nut
Outer Tube
Adjustment
Knob
Mounting Screw
Throttle Lever
Housing
Washer
Connect the Handle to the
Outer Tube.
Figure 10
About 10
inches