Lubrication, Gear housing, Drive shaft (lower) – Echo PAS-225SB User Manual

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MAINTENANCE

PAS-225SB

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; counter
clockwise 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.

Gear Housing

1. Clean all loose debris from gear box.

2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease.

3. Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over-fill.

Drive Shaft (lower)

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.

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

Parts
Required:

POWER BLENDX

8 oz. or Lithium Base

Grease.