Echo 99944200600 - Manual (Page 12)

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ASSEMBLY 99944200600
Install Handle/Barrier Bar
Note: The Barrier Bar is required when using grass or weed
blades. Units equipped with U-Handles do not require
installation of the Barrier Bar.
4-screw front handle
1. Remove screws and nuts and back plate from handle.
2. Position front handle on shaft and install Barrier Bar using
5x35 mm screws and new nuts included with kit. Handle
must be at least 10 inches (250 mm) from center of rear
handle grip.
3. Adjust handle position for comfortable operation, and tighten
screws securely.
2-screw front handle
1. Remove screws and nuts and back plate from handle.
2. Position front handle on shaft and install Barrier Bar using
5x35 mm screws provided in kit. Handle must be at least 10 inches (250 mm) from center of rear handle
grip.
3. Adjust handle position for comfortable operation, and tighten screws securely.
Note: The Barrier Bar is not a handle.
Blade Installation
Install Metal Shield
1. Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom
of gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten
all hardware.
Install Blade
1. Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down.
Blade installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20 mm pilot.
2. Place Blade (E) over upper plate pilot, install the Lower
Plate (F) and 10mm LH nut (G).
3. Insert Locking Tool (K) through hole in upper plate and
notch in gear housing to prevent PTO shaft from turning.
Tighten nut and secure with Split Pin (L).
D
Blade Upper Plate