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Maintenance
WARNING
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 trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer 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
skill level
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
COMPONENT / SYSTEM | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE | REQ'D | DAILY OR | EVERY | 3 MONTHS | YEARLY 600 |
SKILL | BEFORE | REFUEL | OR 90 | HOURS | ||
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Air Filter | Inspect/Clean | 1 | I / C * |
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Choke | Inspect/Clean | 1 | I / C |
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Fuel Filter | Inspect | 1 |
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Fuel Cap Gasket | Inspect/Replace | 1 |
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Fuel System | Inspect/Replace | 1 | I (2) * | I (2) * |
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Spark Plug | Inspect/Clean | 1 |
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Cooling System | Inspect/Clean | 2 | I / C |
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Muffler Spark Arrestor | Inspect/Clean/Replace | 2 |
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Cylinder Exhaust Port | Inspect/Clean/Decarbon | 2 |
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Drive Shaft | Grease | 2 |
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Recoil Starter Rope | Inspect/Clean | 1 | I / C * |
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Screws/Nuts/Bolts | Inspect/Tighten/Replace | 1 | I * |
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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 every 25 hours of use.
(2)Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
*All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.