Drivetrain CT Repair
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8.4 Engine Installation
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8.4.1 Align the engine with the engine studs on the guard ring. Place the
washer (73) and the ring terminal of the engine control module (gyro
switch) (37) over the engine stud. Place the washers (68) over all the
studs and secure the engine with the locknuts (79). Torque the
locknuts to 25 Nm (18 in.lbs.).
8.4.2 Fasten the beltguard plate (4) to the engine with screws (50). Torque
the screws to 25 Nm (18 ft.lbs.).
8.4.3 If the oil drain fitting (98) was removed, apply pipe thread sealant to the
oil drain fitting and attach it to the engine. Torque the drain fitting from
16–20 Nm (12–14 ft.lbs.). Fasten the pipe cap (100) to the open end
of the oil drain fitting (98). Torque the pipe cap from 16–20 Nm (12–14
ft.lbs.).
8.4.4 Apply anti-seize to the engine drive shaft and slide on the spacer (36).
8.4.5 Reinstall the clutch assembly as described in section Replacing the
Clutch.
8.4.6 Reinstall the drive belt as described in section Replacing the Drive
Belt.
8.4.7 Loosen the screws holding the recoil cover. Rotate the cover so the
base of the starter rope is at the two o’clock position (a). Refasten the
clamp if it was removed. Tighten the screws to secure the cover.
8.4.8 Attach the engine wires to the engine. See section Engine Wiring.
Note: On the Wacker engines do not connect the wires in the bag to
the wires of the handle.
8.4.9 Wrap the harness material around the engine wires and secure with
cable ties. Replace the cable tie holding the harness to the engine.
8.4.10 Connect the handle stop switch wires to the engine. See section
Engine Wiring.
8.4.11 Reconnect the throttle cable to the engine’s throttle bracket. See
section Replacing the Throttle Cable. Adjust the throttle cable as
described in section Adjusting the Throttle Lever.
8.4.12 Replace the air filter.