Lubrication, Flexible drive shaft, Ppt-266/h maintenance – Echo PPT-266H User Manual

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PPT-266/H

MAINTENANCE

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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;
counterclockwise to decrease idle speed.

When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting
attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.

Lubrication

Flexible Drive Shaft

Level 1.

1. Loosen clamping screws (A) on driveshaft coupling.

2. Remove handle and flexible drive shaft.

3. Remove flexible drive shaft (B).

4. Wipe flex shaft clean and apply a thin coating of grease.

5. Slide flex shaft into handle. Leave 2–3 inches of flex shaft

exposed. DO NOT get dirt on flex shaft.

6. Align flexible drive shaft with drive shaft socket, and slide

together until handle is fully seated into drive shaft coupling.

7. Tighten clamping screws (A).

Parts Required:

Lithium Based Grease

This manual is related to the following products:

PPT-266