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BLADE REPLACEMENT/LUBRICATION
Level 1.
Tools Required: Scrench, Locking Tool, Needle Nose Pliers, 8 mm
Open End Wrench, Grease Gun
Parts Required: ECHO® LUBETM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base
Grease,BladeP/N69601552632
Gear Case
NOTE
Grease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 in. Remove blade and holders before greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearings.
1.Shut engine off.
2.Remove split pin (A).
3.Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft (C).
NOTE
Shield cover not shown for illustration clarity.
NOTE
Blade nut (D) is left hand thread.
4.Remove blade nut (D) in a clockwise direction using scrench. Remove outer blade adapter (E), blade (F) and inner blade adapter
(B).
5.Remove plug (G) and grease gear housing. Do not over fill - grease will emerge between PTO shaft (C) and seal when over full.
NOTE
Shield cover not shown for illustration clarity.
6.Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C).
7.Install and center new blade (F) onto inner adapter (B).
8.Install outer adapter (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut (D) firmly, counterclockwise (CCW).
IMPORTANT
Never reuse old split pin.
9. Install new split pin (A) (#89850201130) to secure nut.
