Assembly - Shindaiwa AHS2510/EVC Owner's/Operator's Manual

Assembly

Prior To Assembly
This unit comes fully assembled. You
only need attach the accessory tool of
your choice to the powerhead. Your unit
includes:
Engine/outer tube assembly
Gearcase/cutter assembly
Connect the Powerhead/Outer Tube to the Gearcase
1. Place the powerhead/outer tube assem-
bly on a clean, flat surface, spark plug
facing up.
2. Use the 4mm hex wrench to loosen the
tube clamp and index screw. Verify that
the D-shaped shim washer is positioned
as shown.
CAUTION!
Do not remove the D-shaped shim
washer! The shim washer prevents
damage from overtightening the
tube clamp screw.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to twist the outer tube
slightly for the index screw to be inserted fully.
3. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp
until the tube bottoms. If installation is
difficult, rotate the outer tube or main
shaft slightly until you feel the main-
shaft splines engage with the gearcase.
Handle
This unit comes with the handle installed.
It can be re-adjusted for operator comfort
in the following manner.
1. Loosen the four hex screws.
2. Rotate/slide handle assembly to best
position for operator comfort, usually
25 cm (10 in.) ahead of the throttle
assembly.
3. Tighten hex screws in a crisscross
manner.
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This manual and tool kit for routine
maintenance.
Cutter blade cover
Carefully inspect all components for
damage.
Gearcase/Cutter
Assembly
Mainshaft
Outer Tube
Connect the outer tube to the gearcase
CAUTION!
Do not force the shaft tube into the
gearcase! Excessive force can dam-
age the shaft tube and mainshaft.
Socket-head
Capscrews
Outer Tube
Position the handle on the outer tube as shown
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.
D-Washer
Index Hole
4. Position the outer tube so that the index
hole on the outer tube is aligned with the
index screw on the gearcase tube clamp.
5. Using finger pressure only, thread the
index screw into the index hole located
on the outer tube until it bottoms out.
6. Tighten the index screw and the clamp
screw firmly.
Handle
Mounting Bracket
Tube
Clamp
Index Screw
Clamp Screw
Throttle Assembly