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Drive shaft lubrication, Warning danger – Echo PE-230 Serial 06001001 - 06999999 User Manual

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NOTE
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-
ance with emissions 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 9 "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.

A

A

B

DRIVE

SHAFT

LUBRICATION

Level 1.

Tools required:

8 mm Open End Wrench, 4 mm Hex Wrench,
Clean rag

Parts Required: ECHO

®

LUBE

TM

8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base

Grease.

1.

Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B).
Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing.

2.

Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and
recoat 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.