Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads; Saw Chain Tension Adjustment - Echo PPT-260 - 02-07 1 Operator's Manual

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THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS

1.
Close choke and remove air filter and cover.
2.
Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (B).
3.
Loosen nut (A) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in
bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (A).
4.
Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle
/ low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If adjustment cannot be
achieved with adjusting nuts, consult with your Echo Dealer for
correct adjustment procedure.
5.
Tighten nut (A). Connect 2 ignition leads from throttle cable tubing
to 2 ignition leads (C) and (D) on engine.
6.
Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip
(E).
7.
Install air filter and cover.

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

WARNING
Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting
attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.
1.
Loosen two (2) 6 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) located on
cutting attachment.
2.
Turn the adjuster slot (B) clockwise until saw chain touches the
bottom of guide bar. Turning adjuster slot (B) counter clockwise
will loosen saw chain on guide bar.
3.
Tighten guide bar nuts firmly. Move saw chain backwards on
guide bar by hand. Saw chain should move freely on guide bar if it
is in proper mesh with sprocket. If saw chain is difficult to rotate or
binds on guide bar, it is too tight.
Keep the saw chain lubricated and properly adjusted and the guide bar
nuts tightened firmly at all times.
C
A
D
E
A
B
B

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