Figure 10, Assembly instructions, To convert from a vacuum to a leaf blower – MTD 243-685A User Manual
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N LOCK NUT (E)
EXTENSION
SPRING (D)
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CLUTCH ROD (Q)
FIGURE 10.
7. Slide the extension spring (D) onto clutch rod (Q)
as shown in figure 10. Thread lock nut (E) onto
clutch rod approximately 2-1/2 inches.
Hook top (hooked end) of clutch rod into clutch
grip.
Hook
spring
into
clutch
bracket
assembly.
See figure 11. Spring should not have any slack.
Adjust nut so that when the clutch grip is all the
way up, there is no slack in the spring.
Thread hex jam nut onto clutch rod, and lock it
against the lock nut.
FIGURE 11.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To Convert from a Vacuum to a Leaf Blower.
WARNING
FIG U R E 12.
Engine must be stopped (off) and
spark plug wire disconnected.
1.
Remove the bag.
2.
Remove the air duct assembly by removing two
hand knobs and belleville washers.
3.
Remove the nozzle by removing one hand knob
and belleville washer.
4.
Remove the hand knob and belleville washer
holding the housing to engine brace. See figure 12.