Echo PAS-2400 TYPE 1E, PAS-260/261/265 Assembly, power head shaft/attachment lower shaft assembly

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Assembly

WARNING

Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running.

Parts Required: Power Head Shaft, Attachment Lower Shaft

Assembly, Metal Shield, Bracket, Barrier Bar

power head shaft/attachment lower shaft assembly

1.Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface.

2.Pull locator pin (A) and rotate counter clockwise 1/4 turn to lock out position.

3.Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.

4.Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary.

B

D

A

5.Carefully fit attachment lower drive shaft assembly into coupler

(B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages into the upper drive shaft mount.

NOTE

Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings. Short couplings fit flush to decal point (E). New couplings are 4-3/4 in. long, and fit flush to line (C).

NOTE

Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine.

6.Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by gently twisting lower drive shaft. Locator pin (A) should snap flush in coupler.

Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation.

7.Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob (D).

B

D

A

D

C

A

E