Shc-266 maintenance – Echo SHC-266 User Manual

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SHC-266

MAINTENANCE

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1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A).

2. Carefully pump grease into fitting (A). DO NOT force

grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and
cause damage. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25
hours of operation.

3. Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting.

Drive Shaft Assembly

Level 1.

Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid
touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.

1. Remove gear housing locating screw (A) and loosen

clamping screw (B). Remove the gear housing assembly
from the drive shaft housing..

2. Pull the drive shaft (C) from the housing, wipe clean and

re-coat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grease.

3. Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful

not to get dirt on the flex shaft.

4. Install the gear housing assembly.

Flat edge of washers (D) must be against drive shaft.

Parts Required:

Lithium Base Grease.