Shindaiwa C242/EVC Brush Cutter User Manual


 
Install the handlebar:
Use the 4 mm hex wrench to remove 1.
the lower cap retaining screws from
the handlebar bracket. Remove the cap
from the bracket, and note the position
of the two spacers installed between the
bracket halves.
Position the handle on the outer tube 2.
forward of Handle Positioning Label as
shown. Reassemble the lower cap to the
handlebar bracket in the reverse order
of disassembly.
Locate the handle in the best position 3.
for operator comfort.
Firmly tighten both lower cap retaining 4.
screws.
Outer Tube
Lower Cap
Retaining Screws
Handlebar
Strap
Lower cap
Hanger
Mounting the brushcutter handlebar
Handle Positioning Label
4-6 mm
6
Assembly
Adjust throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be
approximately 4-6 mm. Make sure that
the throttle lever operates smoothly
without binding. If it becomes necessary
to adjust the lever free play, follow the
procedures and illustrations that follow.
Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and 1.
remove the air cleaner cover.
Loosen the lock nut on the cable 2.
adjuster.
Turn the cable adjuster in or out as 3.
required to obtain proper free play.
Tighten the locknut.4.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.5.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you
have all the components required for a
complete unit and inspect unit and compo-
nents for any damage.
Engine/Outer tube assembly
Ŷ
Handlebar and Throttle assemblyŶ
Cutting attachment shieldŶ
Cutting attachmentŶ
This unit comes fully assembled with the
exception of the handlebar, cutting attach-
ment shield and cutting attachment.
Kit containing cutting attachment shield
Ŷ
mounting bracket and hardware, this
owner’s/operator’s manual and tool
kit for routine maintenance. Tool kits
vary by model and may include a hex
wrench, and a spark plug/screwdriver
combination wrench.
IMPORTANT!
The terms “left”, “left-hand”, and “LH”;
“right”, “right-hand”, and “RH”; “front”
and “rear” refer to directions as viewed by
the operator during normal operation.
Handlebar
Remove air cleaner cover
Throttle lever free play
Lock
Nut
Adjust as required to obtail 4-6 mm free play
Cable
Adjuster