Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads - Shindaiwa C344 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Assembly (continued)
Throttle Linkage and Ignition
Leads
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.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover
knob(s) and remove the air cleaner
cover.
2. Place throttle linkage (A) through
adjustment fixture (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.
Install Cutting Attachment Shield
CAUTION
Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:
• Cutoff knife is sharp.
• Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot.
Tools Required: Screwdriver
Parts Required: Plastic debris shield, shield plate, (3) 5 x 10 mm screws
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 flange.
3. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws from
bottom through plate and shield into gear case.
4-6 mm
(3/16"-1/4")
Throttle Free Play
Throttle trigger free play
3. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
required to obtain proper free play 4
- 6 mm (3/16 - 1/4 in.).
4. Connect 2 ignition stop leads from
throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition
leads on engine.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
NOTE
Cable
A
B
Adjuster
Remove air cleaner cover
C
C
A
B
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