GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 25

LUBRICATION

Level 1.

Tools Required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag

Parts Required: ECHO® LUBETM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base

Grease.

Gear Housing

1.Clean all loose debris from gear box.

2.Remove plug (A) and check level of grease.

3.Add grease if necessary, DO NOT over fill.

Drive Shaft (Lower)

IMPORTANT

Lower and upper 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.Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing.

2.Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of ECHO® LUBETM.

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

4.Install the gear housing and shield assembly.

Drive Shaft (Upper)

1.Remove coupler (D) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping knob (E) and pulling locator pin (F) out, and turning 1/4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position.

2.Remove upper flex drive cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating 15 ml (1/2 oz.) of ECHO® LUBETM.

3.Install flex drive cable. Make sure that the flex cable engages into the clutch mount and also into the coupler mount.

4.Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully seated. Rotate locator pin 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft.

5.Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob

(E).

C

E

A

B

D

F