Engine Service Manual

93
Reassembly
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Install Fuel Tank Supports and Shut Down Switch
with Bracket
CH260, CH270
1. Position both tank support brackets on crankcase
and loosely install with screws.
2. Position shut down switch with bracket on tank
bracket and install threaded stud to secure.
3. Torque tank support bracket hardware to 24 N·m
(212 in. lb.).
CH395, CH440
NOTE: Threaded stud and bracket with shut down
switch should not be removed.
Position both tank support brackets on crankcase and
install with screws. Torque to 24 N·m (212 in. lb.).
Install Carburetor
1. Install a new insulator to cylinder head gasket onto
carburetor studs, followed by insulator and
carburetor to insulator gasket.
2. Push carburetor onto studs.
3. Connect throttle link and dampening spring into their
respective holes in throttle lever.
Install Carburetor with Stepper Motor (Electronic
Governor Only)
1. Install a new insulator to cylinder head gasket onto
carburetor studs, followed by insulator and
carburetor with stepper motor to insulator gasket.
2. Push carburetor onto studs.
3. Connect wiring harness to stepper motor.
Install Engine Shields and Air Cleaner Base
CH260, CH270
1. Install upper shield on cylinder, engaging tab hole on
fuel tank bracket stud.
2. Install screw in rear of top air shield, but do not
tighten at this time.
3. Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket
onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air
cleaner base. Attach breather hose onto air cleaner
base connection port. Connect opposite end of
breather hose to valve cover.
4. Secure base with nuts on mounting studs and screw
through top heat shield into crankcase housing.
Torque hardware to 8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
5. Install lower heat shield and secure with screws.
CH395, CH440
NOTE: When securing low-profi le air cleaner, screw is
installed through base into blower housing.
Torque to 6.7 N·m (59 in. lb.).
1. Install upper shield on cylinder and secure with
screws. Torque to 8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
2. Install lower shield on cylinder and secure with
screws. Torque to 8 N·m (71 in. lb.).
3. Install a new carburetor to air cleaner base gasket
onto carburetor mounting studs followed by air
cleaner base. Attach breather hose onto air cleaner
base connection port. Connect opposite end of
breather hose to valve cover.
4. Secure base with nuts on mounting studs and screw
into crankcase housing. Torque hardware to 8 N·m
(71 in. lb.).
Install Electric Starter and Control Panel (if
equipped)
1. Align and mount electric starter onto crankcase.
Install and torque screws to 24 N·m (212 in. lb.).
2. Connect electrical leads for Oil Sentry
™
, ignition
module, key switch, relay, and starter.
3. Mount control panel to crankcase and secure with
screws. Ensure ground wires are placed between
screw and bracket. Torque screws to 24 N·m
(212 in. lb.).
Install Electronic Governor Control (Electronic
Governor Only)
1. Place governor control in position on crankcase and
secure with two screws. Torque screws to 24 N·m
(212 in. lb.).
2. Install wires to control panel.
3. Install wiring harness to electronic governor control.
Install Blower Housing
1. Position spark plug lead in molded clip in carburetor
insulator.
2. CH260, CH270: Install blower housing on crankcase
with nuts and screws. Torque nuts to 8 N·m
(71 in. lb.) and screws to 10 N·m (89 in. lb.).
CH395, CH440: Install blower housing on crankcase
with screws. Torque screws to 10 N·m (89 in. lb.).
Install Retractable Starter
1. Install retractable starter on blower housing using
screws. Finger tighten mounting screws only.
2. Pull rope handle to engage pawls and center starter
to drive cup. Hold in this position and torque
mounting screws to 5.4 N·m (48 in. lb.).
Install Throttle Link, Governor Lever, Governor
Spring, and Throttle Lever (Mechanical Governor
Only)
1. Connect throttle linkage and dampening spring to
arm of governor lever.
2. Install governor lever onto shaft. Assemble screw
and locknut, but do not tighten.
3. CH260, CH270: Push governor lever in direction
indicated and hold against stop. Turn governor shaft
clockwise until it stops. Tighten nut on governor lever
clamp bolt to lock lever on shaft. Torque nut to 12
N·m (106 in. lb.).
CH395, CH440: Push governor lever in direction
indicated and hold in this position. Turn governor
shaft counterclockwise until it stops. Tighten nut on
governor lever clamp bolt to lock lever on shaft.
Torque nut to 12 N·m (106 in. lb.).
4. Install spring on governor and throttle levers in holes
previously marked in disassembly. Install throttle
lever and a fender washer on threaded stud of fuel
tank bracket.
5. Install a nylon washer, wave spring, and tabbed
washer (with tab engaged in slot) on stud above
throttle lever and secure with nut. Torque nut to
9 N·m (80 in. lb.).