Lubrication - Echo GT-225 Operator's Manual

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Level 2.
Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017)
Parts required: None.
NOTE
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-
ance with emissions regulations. This carburetor does not have
acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.
1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and
spark arrestor screen.
2. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating tem-
perature.
3. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail-
able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
on page 23 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A)
clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease
idle speed.
WARNING
When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment
should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.

lubrIcatIon

Level 1.
Tools Required: 8mm Open end wrench, T27 Torx L-Wrench,
clean rag.
Parts Required: POWER BLENDX
Lithium Base Grease.
1. Remove plastic shield.
2. Loosen bearing housing locating screw (A), at the top of the hous-
ing, loosen mounting screw (B) and remove gear case from drive
housing.
3. Pull the flexible drive shaft (C) from the drive housing, wipe clean
and recoat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grease.
4. Slide the flexible drive shaft back in the drive housing being care-
ful not to get dirt on the flexible drive shaft.
5. Install the bearing housing and shield.
8 oz. (P/N 91014) or
TM
A
B
A
c