Echo 230, 260, 261 Assembly, Install Handle/Barrier Bar, Blade Installation, Install Metal Shield

ASSEMBLY 99944200600

Install Handle/Barrier Bar

Note: The Barrier Bar is required when using grass or weed blades. Units equipped with U-Handles do not require installation of the Barrier Bar.

4-screw front handle

1.Remove screws and nuts and back plate from handle.

2.Position front handle on shaft and install Barrier Bar using 5x35 mm screws and new nuts included with kit. Handle must be at least 10 inches (250 mm) from center of rear handle grip.

3.Adjust handle position for comfortable operation, and tighten screws securely.

2-screw front handle

1.Remove screws and nuts and back plate from handle.

2.Position front handle on shaft and install Barrier Bar using

5x35 mm screws provided in kit. Handle must be at least 10 inches (250 mm) from center of rear handle grip.

3.Adjust handle position for comfortable operation, and tighten screws securely.

Note: The Barrier Bar is not a handle.

Blade Installation

Install Metal Shield

1.Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom of gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten all hardware.

Install Blade

1.Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20 mm pilot.

2.Place Blade (E) over upper plate pilot, install the Lower Plate (F) and 10mm LH nut (G).

3.Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch in gear housing to prevent PTO shaft from turning. Tighten nut and secure with Split Pin (L).

Blade Upper Plate

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