U - Handle Installation - Echo SRM - 260S Operator's Manual

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.
5. Loosen bolt (E) and pull drive shaft assembly from clutch case.
6. Loosen two (2) rear handle screws (F) and pull rear handle (G) from
the drive shaft assembly.
7. Loosen four (4) screws (H) and remove front handle.
8. Position lower U-Handle bracket (J) 400mm (15-3/4 in.) from
engine end of drive shaft. Secure with three (3) 5mm x 30mm
bolts.
9. Position harness hook 220mm (8-5/8 in.) from engine end of drive
shaft assembly. DO NOT tighten at this time.
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