Lubrication - Echo SRM-260SB Operator's Manual

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LUBRICATION

Level 1.

Tools Required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag.

Parts Required: ECHO

Grease.

Gear Housing

1. Clean all loose debris from gear box.

2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease.

3. Add grease if necessary, DO NOT over fill.

Drive Shaft (Lower)

IMPORTANT

Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high tempera-

ture automotive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise

drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result.

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

re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of ECHO

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.

Drive Shaft (Upper)

1. Remove coupler from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening

clamping screw (E) and removing set screw (F).

2. Remove upper flex drive cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating

15 ml (1/2 oz.) of ECHO

3. Install flex drive cable. Make sure that the flex cable engages into the

clutch mount and also into the coupler mount.

4. Install set screw (F) and tighten clamping screw (E).

LUBE

8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base

LUBE

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