Echo 73125 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 12)

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Service and Maintenance
Drive Belt
Check the condition of the drive belt annually or after 30 hours of operation,
whichever comes first. Replace if cracked, frayed, or worn.
1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop. Remove spark plug
wire.
2. Remove two bolts holding belt guard in place.
3. Swing belt guard to the side to allow access to the drive belt.
4. Loosen idler tension spring eyebolt.
5. Remove belt from pulleys.
6. Install new belt.
7. Tighten idler tension spring bolt so ther is 1/32" to 1/16" gap between coils.
8. Swing belt guard back to cover belt and secure with bolts.
Danger! The rotor
continues to turn for
sometime after the
engine is shut off.
Flex Hose Replacement
Check the condition of the flex hose frequently. Replace if split or damaged.
1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop. Remove spark plug
wire.
2. Remove the clamp attaching the hose inlet to the flex hose.
3. Remove the hose inlet.
4. Remove two (2) bolts from the hose wraps to separate the flex hose from the
swivel boom.
5. Remove the remaining clamp securing the flex hose to the hose adapter.
6. Install new hose on hose adapter.
7. Complete flex hose replacement by performing steps 1-5 in reverse order.
Trailer Service Tips
1. Check wheel bolt torque every 10 hours of towing use.
2. Check air pressure in tire every 10 hours. Fill to 60 PSI.
3. Check and repack wheel bearings with grease every year.
4. Always connect the safety chains when towing. Check to ensure trailer
hitch bolts are tight and secure.
5. Check trailer lights.