Shindaiwa C344 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
7
4-6 mm
(3/16”-1/4”)
Throttle Free Play
Remove air cleaner cover
Throttle trigger free play
Cable
Adjuster
A
B
C
NOTE
The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield
when using plastic or metal blades.
1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) from PTO
shaft (A).
2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing ange.
3. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws from
bottom through plate and shield into gear case.
A
C
B
Install Cutting Attachment Shield
CAUTION
Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:
• Cutoff knife is sharp.
• Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot.
Assembly (continued)
Tools Required: Screwdriver
Parts Required: Plastic debris shield, shield plate, (3) 5 x 10 mm screws
Adjust throttle trigger free play
The throttle trigger free play should
be approximately 4 - 6 mm (3/16”
- 1/4”). Make sure that the throttle
lever operates smoothly without
binding.
Loosen the air cleaner cover 1.
knob(s) and remove the air cleaner
cover.
Place throttle linkage (A) through 2.
adjustment xture (B) and install
wire end into large carburetor throt-
tle swivel hole (C). Check throttle for
freedom of movement and that wide
open throttle / low idle extremes are
adjusted properly.
Turn the cable adjuster in or out as 3.
required to obtain proper free play 4
- 6 mm (3/16 - 1/4 in.).
Connect 2 ignition stop leads from 4.
throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition
leads on engine.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.5.
Throttle Linkage and Ignition
Leads