Ryobi PLT3043A - Manual (Page 7)

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ASSEMBLY
MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY
See Figure 4.
1. Remove muffler guard and two screws from the owner's
kit.
2. Attach the muffler guard to the rear housing.
NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the muffler guard fits
securely into the opening of the rear housing.
3. Install two screws.
4. Tighten screws securely.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
GRASS DEFLECTOR
See Figure 2.
1. Remove wing nut, flat washer, lock washer, and bolt
from the Owner’s Kit.
2. Place grass deflector over shaft and bracket.
3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on grass
deflector and bracket on driveshaft housing.
4. Install flat washer, lock washer and wing nut.
5. Tighten Securely.
FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 3.
1. Remove the front handle, bolt, and wing nut from the
Owner’s Kit.
2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive
shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position.
3. Place the bolt through the front handle as shown, then
install the wing nut.
4. Tighten wing nut securely.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove or modify the spacer.
This spacer limits the upper position of the handle grip. See
Figure 3.