Echo PE-266 - Manual (Page 25)

PE-266/S MAINTENANCE
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© 6/2014 ECHO Inc.
Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations.
Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer.
1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is
available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the
specifications found on “Specifications” page of this manual.
Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed;
counterclockwise to decrease idle speed.
When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting
attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.
Lubrication
Level 1.
Note: Your debris shield may appear different than the debris
shield shown.
Gear Housing
1. Remove plug (A) and add grease to gear housing. Do not
over-fill.
2. Replace plug and tighten securely.
Drive Shaft
1. Loosen two (2) screws (B) and remove center locating
screw (C). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing.
2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean
and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease.
3. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT
get dirt on the flex cable.
4. Install the gear housing and shield assembly. Align locating
screw hole with hole in drive shaft housing.
5. Tighten screws securely.
Parts
Required: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. or Lithium Base
Grease.
A
B
A
C
B
C
A