Before You Start; Assembly - Echo HCA-265ES-HD Operator's Manual

Assembly

Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Connect the outer tube to the powerhead
1. Spark plug
2. Clamp screw
3. Tube clamp
4. Drive shaft
5. Decal
6. Outer tube
7. Protective cover
1. Hex wrench
2. Tube clamp
Connect the throttle cable
1. Air cleaner cover
2. Air cleaner cover knob

Before you start

WARNING
1. Place the powerhead on a clean, flat surface, spark plug fac-
ing up.
2. Slip off the protective cover from the end of the outer tube.
3. Use the 4 mm hex wrench to loosen the tube clamp screw.
4. Slide the outer tube into the tube clamp until the tube bot-
toms. If installation is difficult, rotate the outer tube or main
shaft slightly until you feel the drive shaft splines engage with
the powerhead.
5. Position the outer tube so that the gearcase output shaft is
facing left on silencer cover.
6. Slide the outer tube into the powerhead until the decal.
Ensure that the fuel tank cap is securely in place.
Failure to do so could lead to an injury or serious accident,
or cause a fire.
Do not force the shaft tube into the powerhead.
Excessive force can damage the shaft tube and drive shaft.
7. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.
1. Loosen the air cleaner cover knob and remove the air clean-
er cover.
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Before you start
WARNING
CAUTION