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MIDSECTION
STEERING HANDLE
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STEERING HANDLE
Removal
Remove the lower motor covers, manual starter,
and air silencer.
Remove the throttle cable pin from the throttle
lever.
Remove the shoulder screw and washer retaining
the throttle cable anchor to the powerhead.
Remove the cable end connector and throttle
cable anchor from the cable.
Remove the stop button ground lead from the igni-
tion coil.
Cut tie strap and separate the 5-pin Amphenol
connector. Remove the stop button black wire
from the plug using Socket Removal Tool,
P/N 322699.
Remove the steering handle screw, nut and
sleeve. Lift the handle from the steering bracket.
Pull the throttle cable and stop button leads
through the grommet in the lower motor cover.
Use isopropyl alcohol on the sleeve to ease
removal.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting while ser-
vicing, twist and remove all spark plug
leads.
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