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99944200540 ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY
Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly
Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine 
running.
1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface.
2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 
turn to lock-out position.
3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary.
5. Carefully fit attachment drive 
shaft assembly into coupler (B) 
to decal assembly line (C), 
making sure that the inner lower 
drive shaft engages the square 
upper drive shaft socket.
Note:  Earlier model Power 
Heads may have shorter 
couplings. Short couplings 
fit flush to decal point (E). 
New couplings are 4-3/4 
in. long, and fit flush to line 
(C).
Note:  Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with 
the engine.
6. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn 
clockwise to engage lower shaft 
hole. Insure locator pin is fully 
engaged by twisting lower drive 
shaft. Locator pin should snap 
flush in coupler. Full 
engagement will prevent further 
shaft rotation.
7. Secure lower shaft assembly to 
coupler by tightening clamping 
knob (D).
Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling