Before You Start; Assembly - Echo HCAS-235ES-LW 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 powerhead/outer tube to the gearcase
1. Outer tube
2. Index hole
3. Drive shaft
4. D-washer
5. Clamp screw
6. Index screw
7. Tube clamp
8. Gearcase/cutter assembly
9. Protective cover

Before you start

WARNING
1. Place the Powerhead/Outer tube assembly on a clean, flat
surface, spark plug facing up.
2. Slip off the protective cover from the end of the outer tube.
3. Use the L-wrench to loosen the tube clamp and index screw.
Verify that the D-shaped shim washer is positioned.
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 remove the D-shaped shim washer. The shim
washer prevents damage from overtightening 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 drive
shaft slightly until you feel the drive shaft engage with the
gearcase.
5. Position the outer tube so that the index hole on the outer
tube is aligned with the index screw on the gearcase tube
clamp.
6. Using finger pressure only, thread the index screw into the
index hole located on the outer tube until it bottoms out.
7. Tighten the index screw and the clamp screw firmly.
Do not force the shaft tube into the gearcase.
Excessive force can damage the shaft tube and drive shaft.
NOTE
It may be necessary to twist the outer tube slightly for the index
screw to be inserted fully.
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