Echo CS-271T - Page 63

TOP HANDLE AND CONTROL SYSTEM
CS-271T
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9-1 Replacingthrottlecontrolparts
1. Remove four screws securing top handle lid and
a screw securing rubber cushion.
2. Remove top handle lid.
3. Check throttle control parts and replace defec-
tive parts with new one as required.
4. Assemble throttle trigger (A) together with tor-
sion spring (B) on top handle.
5. Assemble throttle lockout (C) on top handle,
hooking torsion spring end (b) as shown.
6. Assemble throttle rod in the hole (a) of throttle
trigger.
7. Assemble top handle cover.
9-2 Replacingcushions
1. Remove sprocket guard.
2. Inspect cushion (A) for cracking, wear or sepa-
ration from metal part, replace as required.
NOTE: When replacing cushion, remove cushion
cap (B) using needlenose pliers as shown.
NOTE: When installing cushion, apply lithi-
um-based grease in cushion.
3. Remove two screws securing lower end of front
handle.
4. Remove top handle lid. Then remove screw se-
curing upper end of front handle and remove front
handle.
5. Remove air cleaner cover.
6. Check springs (C). If spring is damaged, replace
with new one.
C
a
A
B
A
B
b
C