9.4
Section 9
Disassembly
Remove External Throttle, Governor and
Choke Linkage
1. Mark which hole location the governor spring is
in on each side. Remove the single hex fl ange nut
and washer securing the thro le control lever to
the crankcase. Unhook the spring and remove the
lever. See Figures 9-14 or 9-15.
Hex
Nut
Spring Position
Governor Lever
Hex
Nut
Throttle Lever
Figure 9-14. Removing CH270 Throttle and
Governor Levers.
Hex
Nut
Spring Position
Governor Lever
Throttle Lever
Figure 9-15. Removing CH395, CH440 Throttle and
Governor Levers.
2. Loosen the hex fl ange nut securing the governor
lever to the governor sha . Li off the governor
lever and remove the carburetor thro le link and
dampening spring. See Figures 9-14 or 9-15.
Remove Fuel Tank (If Equipped)
NOTE: If no fuel tank is equipped, loosen the clamp
and disconnect the fuel line from the inlet of
the carburetor.
1. Ensure that the fuel tank is empty.
2. Loosen the clamp and disconnect the fuel line
from the inlet of the shut-off valve. See Figure
9-11.
Clamp
Figure 9-11. Disconnecting Fuel Line.
3. Remove two hex fl ange screws and two hex
fl ange nuts securing the fuel tank to the engine
brackets and remove the tank from the engine.
See Figures 9-12 and 9-13.
Hex
Screw
Figure 9-12. Fuel Tank Hex Screw Removal.
Hex
Nuts
Figure 9-13. Fuel Tank Hex Screw Removal (PTO
Side).
Pivot Lever