Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 13 Operator's Manual

Install Blade

Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20 mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut w/L.H. threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade.

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

2.Install Blade (K) on upper plate pilot. Blades must be installed so that rotation arrow on blade matches rotation of unit: teeth toward direction of rotation (See debris shield decal). Secure blade with Lower Plate (H), and 10 mm L.H. nut (G). Turn nut counter-clock- wise on PTO shaft to tighten.

3.Align hole in upper plate with notch in gear housing, and insert Locking Tool (L) to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear housing points to notch. Tighten 10 mm nut securely.

4.Insert Cotter Pin (F) in hole in PTO shaft, and bend pin legs around shaft counterclockwise to retain 10 mm nut.

IMPORTANT

Never reuse a cotter pin - install a new cotter pin each time a blade is installed or replaced.

5.Remove locking tool.

D

L

K

H

G

F

DL

20

K

H

GF

u-handle installation

Parts Required: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm flat washer

1.Install upper U-Handle and bracket on lower bracket with one

(1) 8mm x 55mm bolt (A) and (1) large circular washer. Do not tighten bolt securely until final adjustments are completed.

2.Loosen upper (2) U-handle clamp screws (B), and position U- handle as shown.

3.Lightly tighten 8mm bolt (A) and clamp screws (B) to hold U- handle in position until final adjustments are completed.

4.Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown.

A

B

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Echo SRM - 280U manual Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter 13 Operators Manual, Handle installation, Install Blade

SRM - 280U specifications

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