Lubrication - Echo HC-150 Operator's Manual

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LUBRICATION

Blades
Level 1.
Tools required: Clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush
Parts required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of
kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning).
WARNING
Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
2. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the
50-50 cleaning mixture.
3. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then
wipe it from the blade.
4. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the
blade bolts are lubricated.
5. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in
service.
Gear Box Assembly
Level 1.
Tools required: Grease Gun, Clean rag
Parts required: ECHO
Grease.
1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A).
2. Carefully pump grease into fitting (A). DO NOT force grease. Too
much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage.
Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25 hours of operation.
3. Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting.
DANGER
LUBE TM 14 oz. (P/N 91015) or Lithium Based
®
A