Hedge Clipper 17

Operator's Manual

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

COMPONENT/SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE

SKILL

DAILY OR

EVERY

3 MONTHS

YEARLY 600

PROCEDURE

LEVEL

BEFORE

REFUEL

OR 90

HOURS

 

REQ'D

USE

HOURS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. * All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.