74 Series 4144 Components FC, FS, KM
– Install the drive tube, b 9.1
: Position the loop handle (1) at a 
distance of  about 5 cm (a) in 
front of the engine housing.
– Line up the loop handle (1) so 
that the barrier bar is opposite the 
throttle trigger and tighten down 
the screw (arrow) firmly.
9.2 Add-On Components
9.2.1 Deflector for Machines 
without Gearbox
: Take out the clamp screw (arrow) 
and remove the hex nut.
– Pull off the deflector (1).
1
545RA265 TG
a
545RA266 TG
1
: Take out the screw (1).
: Pull off the clamp (2).
– Reassemble in the reverse 
sequence.
– Inspect the bearing housing (3) 
and replace if necessary, 
b 9.1.5
: Take out the screw (arrow).
– Remove the line limiting blade 
(1), check and sharpen or replace 
as necessary.
1
2
545RA267 TG
3
1
545RA268 TG
: Push the line limiting blade (1) 
into its seat (arrow).
– Insert screw and tighten it down 
firmly.
To avoid stripping the thread in the 
plastic housing, carefully locate 
screw in existing thread and tighten 
in down.
– Reassemble all other parts in the 
reverse sequence.
9.2.2 Deflector for Machines 
with Gearbox
: Take out the screw (arrow).
– Remove the deflector (1).
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545RA286 TG
1
545RA269 TG