Assembly; Tube - Craftsman BRUSHWACKER 358.798260-32cc Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY
(If toolis received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct pad is ad-
justed for the operator.)
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PREPARATION
This Manual is designed to help you assemble the tool
and to provide its safe operation. It is important that
you read the entire manual to become familiar with
the tool before you begin assembly. If you have any
questions or need further assistance, call our
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE HOTLINE at
1-800-235-5878.
1. Read your Operator's Manual _
2. Tools you will need:
- Hex Wrench provided with the tool.
- Adjustable Wrench
- Standard Screwdriver
ASSEMBLY STEPS (Refer to illustrations)
TUBE
• Place the two screws "A." into the holes on the
engine as shown in the illustration. Make sure
screws are fully seated in the holes.
• Position the. nuts. "l. "in the lower holes.
• • Tighten the screws with the hex wrench (pro-
vided) just enough to hold the hardware to-
gether while holding the locknuts with your
other hand.
• Remove the pacldng cover from the straight
end of the shaft housing if so equipped. Your
unit may not have a packing cover.
Make sure the shaft inside the tube does
not fall out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will sig-
nificantly reduce the life of the unit. If the drive
shaft falIs out ofthe housing, clean, re-lubricate,
and re-install. See "Drive Shaft Lubrication in
the Customer Responsibilities section.
• Align the'_bottom groove on the tube with the
ridge on the lower wail of the engine opening.
• Turn the shaft to align the square end of the
shaft with the square hole inside the front
opening of the engine.
• Firmly push the tube into the engine opening
until the top groove is no longer visible.
• Tighten screws "A." alternately with the hex
wrench until secure.
9_..---- Screw "A"
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,__ / Remove an, packin, materi._ "
that may be on the end of the
tube.
Ridgeand bottom
groove
Turn the arbor shaft
to align the shaft with
the square hole.
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