Makita DLM431 Manual page 9

4-3 Change lever, Adjust plate
4-3-1 Disassembling
[1] Remove Cowling. (4-2-1 Disassembling)
[2] Shift Change lever to the position of Cutting height at 75mm.
[3] Release Tension spring 16 from the hook with long nose pliers.
Change lever
Fig. 4-3-1-2
[4] Put a wood under Deck to raise Wheels from the
ground.
[6] The components of Change lever and Adjust plate are as follows:
Wood
Flat washer 4
Compression
spring 9
4x18 Tapping
screw
M6 Hex nut
4x18 Tapping
screw (2 pcs.)
Fig. 4-3-1-1
Hook
[5] Loosen two 4x18 Tapping screws, and remove the
assembled part of Adjust plate and Change lever toward
DC motor side from Connecting rod.
4x18 Tapping
screw (2 pcs.)
Change lever
Fig. 4-3-1-4
Change lever cover
Flat washer 9
Change lever
M6x30 Hex
Adjust plate
9 / 21
Tension spring 16
Long nose pliers
Fig. 4-3-1-3
DC motor side
Adjust plate
Connecting rod
bolt
Sleeve 6