Echo HC-245 specifications Skill Levels, Maintenance Intervals

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MAINTENANCE

HC-245

 

 

MAINTENANCE

Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.

Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.

Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

Skill Levels

Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.

Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.

ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.

Maintenance Intervals

 

 

REQ’D

DAILY

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE

OR

EVERY

3

 

COMPONENT/SYSTEM

SKILL

YEARLY

PROCEDURE

BEFORE

REFUEL

MONTHS

 

LEVEL

 

 

 

USE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air Filter

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C *

 

R *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Shutter

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Filter

Inspect/Replace

1

 

 

I *

I / R *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel Cap Gasket

Inspect/Replace

1

 

 

I *

R *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fuel System

Inspect/Replace

1

I (3) *

I (3) *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spark Plug

Inspect/Clean/Replace

1

 

 

I / C / R *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cooling System

Inspect/Clean

2

I / C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Muffler Spark Arrestor

Inspect/Clean/Replace

2

 

 

I / C / R *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cylinder Exhaust Port

Inspect/Clean/Decarbon

2

 

 

I / C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gear Housing

Grease

2

 

 

I (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blades

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recoil Starter Rope

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Screws/Nuts/Bolts

Inspect/Tighten/Replace

1

I *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: (1) Apply POWER BLENDXTM grease every 25 hours of use.

(2)Inspect blade, and clean and sharpen as needed. Lubricate blades periodically during use.

(3)Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.

* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.

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