Assembly - Craftsman 358.798270-32ce Important Manual

ASSEMBLY
(if tool is received assembled, repeat all steps in this section to be sure assembly is correct and is ad-
justed for the operator.)
This Operator's Manual is designed to help you as-
semble 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.
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B.ASSEMBLY STEPS
Hardware referred to in the following sections
are shown in actual size in Figure I.
1. TUBE
a. Place screws "A." into the holes on the front
shroudas shown in Figure2.
b. Position l ocknuts "D."inlowerholes.
c. Hold locknuts "D." in place; tighten screws
with small hex wrench (provided) just enough
to hold hardware together.
d. Remove the packing cover from the straight
end of the tube if so equipped. Your unit may
not have a packing cover.
_TE: Make sure the drive shaft does not fall
out of the tube. Dirt on the shaft will significantly
reduce the life of the unit. If the drive shaft falls
out of the tube, dean, re-lubricate, and re-in-
stal!. See "Drive Shaft Lubrication" in the Cus-
tomer Responsibilities section.
e. Align the bottom groove on the tube with the
ridge on the lower wall of the engine opening.
f. Turn the arbor shaft at the bottom of the tube
as necessary to _ the square endofthe shaft
with the square h01e inside the front opening of
the engine. Figure 2 (inset).
g. Firmlypush _abeinto the engine openinguntil
the nose cone contacts the foam grip. Figure 2.
h. Tighten screws "A_" alternately ,_ith the hex
wrench until secure. Figure 2.
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2. HANDLEBAR ASSEMBLY
a. Locate the decal on the handlebar. Align the
mounting block between the arrows on the de-
cal; then, seat the handlebar in the mounting
block.
b.Positionthe coverbetween the arrowson the
handlebarand align screwholes.
c. Insert screws"C."and tighten securely.
NOTE: Refer to the illustration on the front cover for
proper positioning.
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2. Tools you will need:
- Small Hex Wrench (provided)
- Large Hex Wrench (provided)
- Adjustable Wrench
- Standard Screwdriver
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Locknuts D.
Close up view
; Hole
Screws A.
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material that may be
onthe end of the tube.
It may be necessary to
turn the arbor shaft to
align with the square hole.
Figure 2
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Cover /
Figure 3
Block
Handlebar