Accessory Installation; Harness Clamp Installation - Echo SRM-260 - 12-00 Operator's Manual

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200415, U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200521.
NOTE
Refer to Operation with Blades page 19 for correct Accessory / Blade equipment requirements.
You must install a U-Handle/Blade Conversion Kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwise serious
injury may result.

HARNESS CLAMP INSTALLATION

NOTE
SRM-260, 260S requires installation of Harness Clamp included in
the Blade Conversion Kit or U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit. If
your unit does not have a clamp, follow these directions.
Tools Required: Screwdriver, 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench.
1. Remove shield and gear housing as an assembly.
a. Loosen two (2) screws (A) that clamp the gear housing to the
drive shaft housing.
b. Remove locating screw (B) found at the top of the gear
housing. Pull shield and gear housing assembly from the drive
shaft assembly.
IMPORTANT
Prevent drive shaft from sliding from drive shaft housing. If shaft
does slide free, clean dirt from shaft and re-assemble.
2. Remove front handle.
a. Remove four (4) screws and nuts and handle support from
handle.
b. Remove handle.
3. Install clamp.
4. Install front handle, gear housing and shield.
5. Balance unit.
a. Put on harness and attach unit to harness.
b. Slide harness clamp (C) up or down until unit balances with
cutting attachment approximately 2 - 3 in. from the ground.
c. Tighten harness clamp screw.
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