Metal Shield Installation; U-Handle Installation - Echo SRM-260 - 12-00 Operator's Manual

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METAL SHIELD INSTALLATION

Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver.
Parts Required: Metal Shield, Bracket, 3 - 5mm x 15mm screws
w/captivated flat and lockwasher (metal shield to gear housing),
2 - 5mm x 8mm screws, 4 - 5mm nuts, 4 - 5mm lockwashers (bracket to
shield and bracket to gear housing).
1. If necessary, remove nylon line head and plastic shield.
2. Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom of
gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten all
attaching hardware.
Install Blade
Tools Required: Locking Tool, T-wrench.
Parts Required: 1 - 20mm Upper Fixing Plate, Grass Blade
(69600120330), Brush Blade (69500120330) or Tri-Cut Blade w/Glide Cup
(99944200030), 1 - Lower Fixing Plate, 1 - 10mm L.H. Nut, 1 - 2x22mm
Split Pin.
3. Install upper plate (D) on splined shaft. Blade installation requires
use of Upper Plate (D) with 20mm pilot. Upper plate with 37mm pilot
of the SRM-260/260S should be retained for use with nylon line
head.
4. Place Blade (E) over upper plate pilot, install the Lower Plate (F)
and 10mm LH nut (G). Tri-Cut Blade (H) is installed with Glide
Cup (J).
5. Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and notch in
gear housing to prevent splined shaft from turning. Tighten nut
and secure with Split Pin (L).
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U HANDLE INSTALLATION
Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, 3mm
and 4mm Hex Wrench, Pliers
Parts Required: U-Handle/Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200451.
1. Close choke and remove air filter cover.
2. Disconnect ignition stop leads (A) and (B).
3. Remove inner throttle linkage from carburetor swivel (C).
4. Loosen nut (D) and remove throttle linkage from bracket.
D
SRM-260/260S
A
D
B
C