Assembly And Adjustments - Shindaiwa T242 Owner's/Operator's Manual

This unit comes fully assembled with the
exception of the cutting attachment shield
and cutting attachment.
Prior to Assembly
Before assembling, make sure you have all
the components required for a complete
unit and inspect unit and components for
any damage.

Assembly and Adjustments

Adjust Throttle Lever Free Play
The throttle lever free play should
be approximately 3/16-1/4 inch (4-6
mm). See Figure 6. 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.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob
and remove the air cleaner cover.
See Figure 7.
2. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster. See Figure 8.
3. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
required to obtain proper free play
3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm). See Figure
8.
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Front handle installation
Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location.
1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screw.
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Engine and shaft assembly
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Cutting attachment shield
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Cutting attachment
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Kit containing cutting attachment
this owner's/operator's manual and tool kit for routine maintenance. Tool
kits vary by model and may include a spark plug/screwdriver combination
wrench, and a scraper.
Figure 7
NOTE:
shield, mounting bracket and hardware,
251043
3/16-1/4 inch (4-6 mm)
Throttle Free Play
Figure 6
Lock
Cable
Nut
Adjuster
Figure 8
Handle
Outer
Tube
Screw
7