Service Manual

2. Install the heat shield and mounting screw to
muffler body. Make sure the holes in the
heat shield align with mounting holes in muf-
fler body.
Torque the screw 15-25 in•lb (1.7-2.8 N•m).
3. For Models 280, 300BV, 310, And 310BV
Blowers And Blower/Vacs— Install the lower
plate of heat shield to the main part of
shield. Secure the lower plate with 4 screw
Remove Clutch
Some units are equipped with a clutch. If no clutch
exists proceed to “Remove Starter Housing.”
1. Remove the four screws securing the clutch
cover to starter housing. Remove the clutch
cover.
NOTE: Early models used Loctite® to secure
the screw in the clutch drum. It may be difficult
to remove these screws, use a hardened screw-
driver, or screwdriver bit with a clean and sharp
blade.
Units with serial number 71200438 and greater
use a #T20 Torx® head screw to secure the
clutch drum.
2. Install flywheel holder, P/N 612470.
3. Using the appropriate screwdriver or screw-
driver bit, loosen screw inside of the clutch
drum.
Remove the clutch drum.
DISASSEMBLE MAJOR
COMPONENTS (cont.)
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