Adjusting Throttle Level Free Play T272/T272X
The throttle lever free play should be
approximately 9/3 inch (7mm). See
Figure 7. Make sure that the throttle lever
operates smoothly without binding. If it
becomes necessary to adjust the lever
free play, follow the procedures and illus-
trations that follow.
1. Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster. See Figure 6.
. Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
required to obtain proper free play of
9/3 inch (7mm). See Figure 7.
3. Tighten the locknut.
Assembly and Adjustments Cutting Attachment Shield T272/T272X
Install the Cutting Attachment Shield
1. Insert the cutting attachment shield
between the outer tube and the
cutting attachment mounting plate.
See Figure 8.
NOTE:
It may be necessary to loosen the retaining
nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attach-
ment shield mounting plate.
. Fit the two shims and the bracket over
the outer tube and loosely install the
four socket-head screws. See Figure 8.
CAUTION!
Make sure the clamp screw and
retaining nut are securely tightened
before tightening the four socket head
cap screws.
3. Tighten the four socket-head cap screws
to secure the cutting attachment shield.
WARNING!
NEVER operate the T272 or T272X
without the cutting attachment shield
installed and tightly secured!
The line cutter can be positioned in
positions to obtain different line length for
cutting.
6
Throttle Lever
Figure 6
Socket-
Head Cap
Screw
Bracket
Shim
Clamp Screw
Retaining
Nut
1025
Figure 8
WARNING!
The line cutter is very sharp. Wear
gloves to protect your hands
when handling.
Locknut
9/32 inch
(7 mm)
Cable
Adjuster
Free Play
Figure 7
Outer
Tube
Shim
Cutting
Attachment
Mounting
Hex
Plate
Screws
Figure 8A
To Change Position of Line Cutter
1. Remove the hex screws with a 4mm
hex wrench. See Figure 1A.
. Rotate line cutter. See Figure 1A.
3. Reinstall the two hex screws and
tighten them securely.
Be careful to not lose the nuts in the cut-
ting attachment shield.
Cutting Attach-
ment Shield
Nuts
Line Cutter
NOTE: