Echo DL12653 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 18)

12 Inch Debris Loader
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SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
BEFORE INSPECTING OR SERVICING ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE, SHUT OFF POWER SOURCE,
AND MAKE SURE ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
WARNING
Check the condition of the flex hose frequently. Replace if it is split or damaged.
1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop.
2. Remove spark plug wire.
3. Remove the clamp attaching the flex hose to the hose intake weldment. Remove the hose from the intake
weldment.
4. Remove two bolts from the hose wraps to separate the flex hose from the hose support.
5. Remove the remaining clamp securing the flex hose to the hose handle. Remove the hose from the hose handle.
6. Replace flex hose by performing steps 1-5 in reverse order.
5.6 REPLACING FLEX HOSE
5.7 REPLACING WEAR LINER
The fan housing wear liners are replaceable. To replace the wear liners:
1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop.
2. Remove the fan intake weldment from the fan housing.
3. Remove the bushing and fan rotor from the drive shaft.
4. Remove 5/8 x 1 3/4" bolt and washer from drive shaft.
5. From the outside of the debris loader housing, remove the twelve 5/16" carriage bolts and nylock nuts that hold the
two wear liners.
6. Remove the old wear liners and insert the new liners.
7. Install the new wear liners with twelve 5/16 x 3/4" carriage bolts and nylock nuts. Feed the carriage bolts from inside
the debris loader housing. Torque hardware to 17 ft-lbs.
8. Reinstall the bushing and rotor on the drive shaft.
9. Reinstall the 5/8 x 1 3/4" bolt and washer to the drive shaft.
10. Make sure approximately 1/4" clearance exists between the back of the fan housing and the rotor plate.
Figure 5.7, Wear liner replacement