Echo PPF-280 Power PrunerTM 27 Operators Manual, Lubrication, Guide bar and saw chain replacement

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Power PrunerTM 27 Operator's Manual

lubrication

Drive Shaft

Level 2

Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease.

IMPORTANT

Drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature automotive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result.

1.Remove cutting attachment locator screw (A).

2.Loosen two (2) bolts (B).

3.Remove cutting attachment assembly.

4.Remove flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating (15 ml) of high temperature grease.

5.Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable.

6.Install and secure cutting attachment assembly.

B

A

guide bar and saw chain replacement

WARNING

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specification Z87.1.

Guide Bar Replacement / Installation

Level 2

1.Remove two (2) 6 mm guide bar nuts (A) and guide bar cover screw (B), and turn saw chain tension adjustment screw (C) coun- terclockwise to release tension.

2.Remove guide bar cover (D).

3.Remove guide bar and saw chain from gear case and sprocket.

4.Remove chain from guide bar and check guide bar for damage and excessive or uneven wear. Replace guide bar if necessary.

D

B

C

A

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