Nylon Head Installation; Blade Installation - Echo SRM-310S Operator's Manual

Install Nylon Line Head
Tools Required: Locking Tool, 17x19 mm Scrench
Parts Required: Nylon Line Head.
1. Make sure plastic debris shield (F) is properly aligned, and upper
plate (B) is installed on splined PTO shaft.
2. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), and
insert locking tool (H) to prevent splined shaft from turning.
3. Thread line head (I) onto PTO shaft by turning it counter-clock-
wise until head is tight against upper plate (D).
4. Remove locking tool.
BLADE OPERATION
You must install a U-Handle Kit and all Blade Conversion parts shown in the following instructions before
operating this unit with metal blades, otherwise serious injury may result.
NOTE
Model SRM-310U includes U-Handle. All SRM-310 models
include necessary blade conversion parts. Blades are not pro-
vided with trimmer/brushcutters and must be selected for type of
cutting being performed. See page 16, "Choosing The Correct
Blade."
Install Metal Shield
Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench, Screwdriver, Scrench,
Locking Tool
Parts Required: Metal Shield, Shield Bracket,
3 - 5 x 15 mm screws w/captivated flat and lock-
washer, (metal shield to gear housing).
2 - 5 x 8 mm screws, 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lock-
washers, (bracket to shield).
2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lockwashers
(bracket to gear housing)
1. If installed, remove nylon line head, upper plate and plastic shield,
and set upper plate aside for use with blade installation. Retain
plastic shield, shield plate, and plastic shield hardware for conver-
sion back to nylon line operation.
2. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), and
insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on
gear housing flange points to notch location.
3. Remove split pin (A), L.H. blade nut (B), lower plate (C), and upper
plate (D) from PTO shaft. Turn blade nut clockwise to remove.
4. Remove locking tool.
5. Loosely attach bracket (J) to shield (K) and attach shield to bottom
of gear housing (G) with hardware provided.
6. Tighten all shield hardware.
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