Echo PPT-280 Serial E08612005942 - E08612999999 - Manual (Page 14)

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ASSEMBLY PPT-280
ASSEMBLY
Drive Shaft/Handle Assembly
1. Remove protective caps from handle assembly
2. Loosen clamping bolts (A) on drive shaft
3. Pull flexible drive shaft coupler (B) 2 -3 inches out of handle
assembly.
4. Align flexible drive shaft coupler with drive shaft socket and
slide together until handle assembly is fully seated into drive
shaft.
5. Tighten clamping bolts (A).
Drive Shaft/Power Head
1. Stand power head upright on a level surface.
2. Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt (A) at engine drive shaft
clamp.
3. Remove dust cap if necessary, and carefully fit drive shaft
assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft
engages into clutch mount.
Note: Gear Housing must be aligned properly with engine.
4. Tighten drive shaft clamp bolt (A) securely.
5. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly below fan
housing.
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads
1. Close choke and remove air filter cover.
2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel
(A).
3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage
in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (B).
4. Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open
throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If
adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts (B),
consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment
procedure. Tighten nuts (B).
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I
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