10 unplugging the rotor, 11 unplugging the inlet hose – Echo DL10570 Owners Manual v.1 User Manual
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SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
4. On DL12725 models, loosen the six 5/16" nuts that
hold the intake weldment to the frame.
5. Turn the intake weldment clockwise to remove it.
6. Check the hose for clogs and clear debris from the
rotor.
7. Turn the rotor by hand to verify it is unplugged.
8. Place the intake weldment over the six frame nuts and
turn it counterclockwise to set the bolts in the weld-
ment notches.
9. On DL12725 models, tighten the 5/16" nuts to 17 ft-
lbs.
10. Reinstall the access bolt.
11. Reconnect spark plug wire and resume operation.
5.10.2 HITCH MOUNT MODELS
1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop.
2. Remove spark plug wire.
3. Loosen the six 5/16" nuts that hold the intake weldment
to the debris loader frame.
4. Turn the vacuum intake clockwise to remove it.
5. Check the hose for clogs and clear debris from the
rotor.
6. Turn the rotor by hand to verify it is unplugged.
7. Place the intake weldment over the six frame nuts and
turn it counterclockwise to set the studs in the weldment
notches. Tighten 5/16" nuts to 17 ft-lbs.
8. Reconnect spark plug wire and resume operation.
5.10 UNPLUGGING THE ROTOR
1. If the hose becomes plugged during operation, straight-
ening the hose may dislodge the clog.
2. If straightening the hose does not work, shake the hose
in an up and down or side to side motion.
3. If the clog remains after performing the above two
steps, shut the engine off and wait for all moving parts
to stop moving. Then, remove the hose from the fan
housing and manually unplug the hose.
5.11 UNPLUGGING THE INLET HOSE