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lubrication

Level 1.

Parts Required: POWER BLENDXTM 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. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole.

3.Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NOT over-fill.

Drive Shaft

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 recoat with a thin coating[15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease.

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.

IMPORTANT

Flat edge of washers (D) must be against drive shaft.

A A

C

B

B

D

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Echo SRM - 280U manual Lubrication, Gear Housing, Drive Shaft

SRM - 280U specifications

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