Lubrication - Echo SHC-2401 Operator's Manual

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LUBRICATION

Blades
Level 1.
Tools Required: Clean Rag, Brush , Oil Can, (2) 10 mm wrenches.
Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene
and 20W oil (cleaning).
WARNING
Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
1.
Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the
50-50 cleaning mixture.
2.
Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then
wipe it from the blade.
3.
Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the
blade bolts are lubricated.
4.
Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in
service.
5.
Check blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts (A) until snug with 10
mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (A) from turning and
tighten locknuts (B) with other 10 mm wrench.
Gear Housing Assembly
Level 1
Tools required: Grease Gun with Lithium Grease, Rag.
Parts required: High Temperature Grease P/N 91014
1.
Clean dirt from grease fittings.
2.
Carefully pump grease in each fitting. DO NOT force grease.
Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage.
Lubrication should be performed as follows:
• Commercial Use - Grease weekly or every 25 hours of use.
• Consumer Use - Grease every 25 hours of use.
DANGER

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