Assembly Procedures - Hitachi CH55EPA (S) Owner's Manual

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3. Assembly procedures

Drive shaft to engine (Fig. 1-1)
Loosen tube locking bolt (1) about ten turns so
that the bolt point will not obstruct drive shaft
tube to be inserted. When inserting drive shaft
tube, hold the tube locking bolt outward
preventing inside fitting from obstructing as well.
Insert the drive shaft into the clutch case of the
engine properly until the marked position (2) on
the drive shaft tube meets the clutch case.
NOTE!
When it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the
marked position on the drive shaft tube, turn
drive shaft by the cutter mounting end clockwise
or counter-clockwise. Tighten tube locking bolt
lining up the hole in the shaft tube.
Then tighten clamp bolt securely (3).
Cutting attachment to drive shaft (Fig. 1-2)
Loosen tube locking bolt (1).
Insert the drive shaft into the gear case of the
attachment properly until the marked position (2)
on the drive shaft tube meets the gear case.
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Fig.1-1
NOTE!
When it is hard to insert drive shaft up to the
marked position on the drive shaft tube, turn
attachment clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Tighten tube locking bolt lining up the hole in
the shaft tube.
Then tighten clamp bolt securely (3).
Installation of support handle (1) (Fig.1-2B)
1. Remove 2pcs of hex. hole screw (2) from
gear case.
2. Install support handle (1) onto gear case by
removed hex. hole screws (2).
Then tighten hex. hole screws securely.
Installation of handle (Fig. 1-3)
Attach the handle to the drive shaft tube with the
angle towards the engine.
Adjust the location to the most comfortable
position before operation.
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Fig.1-2B