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Follow this guide to replace and adjust the deflector chain and cable on a Little Wonder GX270 Maximum Output blower.
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Locate the gas cutoff valve and flip the switch to the left to shut it.
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Grab the plastic housing at the end of the spark plug wire.
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Pull firmly to disconnect the wire from the spark plug.
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Remove the cotter pin from the clevis.
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Slide the ball at the end of the cable through the round opening in the clevis.
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Remove the clevis from the deflector cable.
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Slide the rubber boot off of the cable housing to the end of the cable.
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Use a 7/16 inch wrench to unscrew the nut securing the cable housing to the bracket.
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Slide the cable housing out from the deflector lever bracket.
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The next two steps will show you how to remove the master link on the deflector chain.
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Use a pair of pliers to unclip the master link.
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Remove the master link retaining clip.
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Remove the outer plate.
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Remove the chain from the end of the deflector cable.
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Squeeze the tabs on either side of the cable pusher with a pair of pliers and slide it through the bracket.
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Remove the deflector cable.
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The following steps show how to install a new deflector chain.
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Note the center link on the deflector chain.
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Note the middle tooth of the pivot.
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Drop the middle link onto the middle tooth of the pivot.
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Lift the deflector so that it is horizontal.
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Turn the deflector knob clockwise to lock the deflector horizontally in the wide-open position.
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Slide the cable housing back onto the deflector lever bracket.
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Slide the clevis back on to the deflector cable.
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Insert the clevis pin through the clevis and the deflector adjustment lever.
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Move the deflector lever into the open position.
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Use an open-ended wrench to tighten the 7/16 inch bolt until the cable is taught.
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Slightly loosen the deflector knob to allow the deflector to move freely.
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Use the lever to open and close the deflector to check that cable is properly adjusted.
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Repeat step 17, then step 22 but give the nut an additional clockwise turn.
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Repeat steps 23–24.
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Repeat step 17, then step 22 but give the nut an addition counterclockwise turn.
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Repeat steps 23–24.
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Use an open-ended wrench to tighten the other 7/16 inch bolt on the cable housing until it is snug against the bracket.
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Slide the rubber boot back onto the end of the cable housing.
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Install the cotter pin onto the clevis pin.
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