Echo PE-260 Serial 03001001 - 03999999 - Manual (Page 29)

P
OWER
E
DGER
O
PERATOR
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S
M
ANUAL
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NOTE
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-
ance with EPA Phase II Regulations. This carburetor does not
have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.
1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail-
able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
on page 14 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A)
clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle
speed.
WARNING DANGER
When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach-
ment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury
may result.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
/
LUBRICATION
Level 1.
Tools Required: Scrench, Locking Tool, Needle Nose Pliers, 8 mm
Open End Wrench
Parts Required: Echo Lube
TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base
Grease, Blade P/N 69601552632
NOTE
Grease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace blade when it is
worn shorter than 6 inches. Remove blade and holders before
greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearings.
1. Shut engine off.
2. Remove split pin (A).
3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box
align. Insert locking tool supplied to lock PTO shaft (C).
NOTE
Shield cover not shown for illustration clarity.
NOTE
Blade nut (D) is left hand thread.
A
PE-230
A
PE-260