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7. Install a nut onto the bolt securing the thumb latch

assembly to the handle bar (Fig. 0345).

Note: When tightening the nut, do not over-tighten.

The thumb latch must move freely, without

rattling.

Fig 0345 PICT-0694

5. Assemble the thumb latch, bolt, and washers as

shown.

Note: The Belleville washers should be assembled

onto the bolt in an alternating fashion (i.e.

crown out, crown in, crown out) (Fig. 0343).

Fig 0343 PICT-0697a

6. Slide the bolt of the thumb latch assembly into the

hole on the handle bar (Fig. 0344).

Bolt C. Thumb latchA.

Belleville washer (3) D. Flat washerB.

4. Secure the drive lever handle with a nut (Fig. 0342).

Fig 0344 PICT-0696

Fig 0342 PICT-0699

AB BB