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Echo ProThatch 99944200563 Operator's Manual

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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-
properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's
manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
X7702093503
99944200563
SRM-2400SB
SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS-2400
PAS-2601
PAS-230/231
PAS-260/261
PAS-265/266
PAS-280
WARNING
X770001303
10/12

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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the- job-dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    haTch TTachmenT PeraTor anual afeTy WARNING Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stop- ping instructions. manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words.

  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Hearing Protection early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Vibration and Cold -- It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold.
  • Page 5 haTch TTachmenT PeraTor anual Repetitive Stress Injuries -- It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Locate this safety decal on your attachment. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If it cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING...

  • Page 7: Contents

    TINES - Steel springs with 51 mm (2 in.) fingers. Tines are protected by a plastic cover to prevent thatch and dirt buildup. onTenTs After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ___ 1 - Dethatcher / Gear Housing Assembly...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    ssembly WARNING Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. fender wheel assembly To lower drIve shafT assembly Parts Required: Lower Drive Shaft Assembly, Fender / Wheel Assembly 1. Remove vinyl cap from lower end of drive shaft tube. 2.

  • Page 9: Front J-Handle Assembly

    haTch TTachmenT PeraTor anual Install and seat lower drive shaft end (end with fender/wheel as- sembly into gear housing shaft mount. Make sure grass guide (D) is facing down toward the ground. Rotate and align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing shaft hole.

  • Page 10: Power Head Shaft To Lower Shaft Assembly

    power head shafT To lower shafT assembly Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3.

  • Page 11: Front J-Handle Adjustment

    haTch TTachmenT PeraTor anual IMPORTANT Do not rotate wheels against tines. Wheels and tines will be dam- aged during operation. If wheel rotation is not sufficient to provide proper wheel height clear- ance then perform these additional steps: 4. Loosen two upper wheel bracket bolts (C). 5.

  • Page 12: Operation

    peraTIon WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Dethatching Information Thatch is a normal buildup of grass and leaf clippings around the base of grass stems.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOUR- SELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your ECHO dealer for repairs.

  • Page 14: Tine Replacement

    Drive Shaft (Lower) 1. Remove gear housing locator screw (A). 2. Loosen gear housing mounting bolt (B). 3. Pull gear box from drive shaft housing. 4. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease 5.
  • Page 15 haTch TTachmenT PeraTor anual Tine Replacement (Outer five (5) rows from open reel end) 1. Hold inner tine mounting bolt from turning with 13 mm wrench inserted through open reel end. 2. Grip plastic sleeve at the base of the tine firmly with vice grip. Re- move tine from bolt turning tine counter clockwise.

  • Page 16: Storage

    Torage 1. Clean dethatcher attachment with a bristle brush and rinse with clear water. IMPORTANT Do not immerse this attachment in water. Water will enter gear housing and damage gears, bearings and seals. 2. Apply thin coating of oil to metal parts to prevent rust. 3.
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  • Page 20: Servicing Information

    Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo- usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...

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