Assembly
Prior to assembly
The E4-U3000 comes fully assembled with
the exception of the front handle. Before
assembling, make sure you have all the com-
ponents required for a complete unit:
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Engine/Outer tube assembly
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Handle
Handle
1.
Position the handle on the outer tube
as shown.
2.
Install the mounting bracket with
the socket-head screws. Tighten the
screws finger-tight ONLY at this time.
3.
Locate the handle in the best position
for operator comfort (usually about 10
inches ahead of the throttle assembly).
4.
Secure the handle by alternately tight-
ening the four socket-head screws in a
diagonal or "criss-cross" fashion.
Throttle lever free play
The throttle lever free play should be
approximately 4 - 6 mm. Make sure that
the throttle lever operates smoothly
without binding. If it becomes necessary to
adjust the lever free play, follow the proce-
dures and illustrations that follow.
1.
Loosen the air cleaner cover knobs and
remove the air cleaner cover.
2.
Loosen the lock nut on the cable
adjuster.
3.
Turn the cable adjuster in or out as
required to obtain proper free play 4-6
mm (3/16-1/4 inch).
4.
Tighten the locknut.
5.
Reinstall the air cleaner cover.
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Kit containing handle mounting bracket
and hardware, this owner/operator's
manual and tool kit for routine main-
tenance. Tool kits vary by model and
may include a hex wrench set, a spark
plug/screwdriver combination wrench,
and a spanner.
Carefully inspect all components for damage.
Socket headed
cap screws
Installing the handle
Loosen the fasteners on the air filter cover
Adjusting throttle lever free play
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.
WARNING!
Do not make unauthorized
modifications or alterations to any of
these units or their components.
Handle
Mounting
bracket
Rotate the cable adjuster as required to
obtain correct free play
Cable
adjuster
4 - 6
mm
Throttle assembly
Outer Tube
Lock nut
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