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ECHO brand rental of a like product during the time warranty service is outdoor product.
SAFETY Section The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor 1.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL power equipment, is an internal combustion engine that burns gasoline or diesel fuel (hydrocarbons). If operating your power equipment in affected areas, it must be equipped with a spark arrestor in continuous effective working order.
SAFETY 6. Do not operate this machine if you 1.4 OPERATION SAFETY are under the influence of alcohol, medications, substances that 1. Keep hands and feet out of cutting area while machine can affect your vision, balance or is operating to avoid serious personal injury. Stop and judgement.
SAFETY 1.6 SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operational decals on the machine and the associated hazards. See the engine owner’s manual or contact the engine manufacturer for engine safety instructions and decals. Make certain that all safety and operating decals on this machine are kept clean and in good condition.
ASSEMBLY Section 2.1 ADJUST THE HANDLE BAR 2.3 FILL THE FUEL TANK 1. Open shipping box and remove packing material. WARNING 2. Loosen T-handles on handle bar. Raise upper portion of handle bar to desired position. Tighten T-handles. Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly 3.
ASSEMBLY 2.4 ADJUST THE BALANCE The balance point of the trimmer can be adjusted by moving the location of the wheels. Adjusting the balance point changes how much force is required at the handle bar to raise the mow ball off the ground. There are two sets of holes in the axle plate for mounting the wheels.
FEATURES & CONTROLS Section Understanding how your machine works will help you achieve the best results when using your trimmer. The following descriptions define the features and controls of your machine. REFER TO ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR FURTHER ENGINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. 1.
OPERATION Section As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment, 4.2 STOPPING THE TRIMMER getting the feel for how your machine operates and getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are important to overall good performance. Release the trimmer bail. TRIMMING OPERATION 4.3 TRIMMING GUIDE The trimming operation takes place under the body of the...
OPERATION 4.4 PARALLEL TRIMMING FOR PUSH TRIMMERS The Wheeled Trimmer can be adjusted to mow with an offset. This allows the machine to trim in hard to reach places. Parallel trimming is adjustable on this model to the left 2". The trimmer body pivots on the axle. To adjust the parallel trimming setting: 1.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Section 5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The items listed in this service and maintenance schedule are to be checked, and if necessary, corrective action taken. This schedule is designed for units operating under normal conditions. If the unit is operating in adverse or severe conditions, it may be necessary for the items to be checked and serviced more frequently.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The standard cutting height is 2-3/4 inches.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE, DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM SPARK PLUG AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 5.5 DRIVE BELT CHECKING, TENSIONING, AND REPLACEMENT Check the condition of the drive belt annually or after 20 7.
Before performing any of the corrections in this troubleshooting chart, refer to the appropriate information contained in this manual for the correct safety precautions and operating or maintenance procedures. Contact your dealer or ECHO for service problems with the machine.
SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 BOLT TORQUE The tables below are for reference purposes only and their use by anyone is entirely voluntary, unless otherwise noted. Reliance on their content for any purpose is at the sole risk of that person and any loss or damage resulting from the use of this information is the responsibility of that person.
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