Echo 73724 - Manual (Page 13)

Page 9 Truck Loader Operator’s Manual
4.2 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.
Changing the drive belt:
1.
Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop.
2. Remove spark plug wire.
3. Remove bolts holding belt guard in place.
4. Swing belt guard to the side to allow access to the
drive belt.
5. Loosen idler tension spring eyebolt.
6. Remove belt from pulleys.
7. Install new belt.
8. Tighten idler tension spring bolt so there is 1/32" to 1/
16" gap between coils.
9. Swing belt guard back to cover belt and secure with
bolts.
4.3 FLEX HOSE REPLACEMENT
4.4 TRAILER SERVICE
1. Check wheel bolt torque every 10 hours of towing use.
2. Check air pressure in tires 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.
Section
4 Service & Maintenance
The rotor continues to turn for some time after the en-
gine is shut off.
DANGER
4.0 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Before
each use
Every 25
hours
Every 50
hours
Every 100
hours
Every 300
hours
Every 1
year
Check
Replace
Check
Clean *
Replace
Check Nuts and Bolts
Inspection Items
Interval
Indicates first hours of use
(*) Service more frequently in dusty conditions
Clean Machine
Check Drive Belt
Replace Fuel Filter
Air Filter Element
Engine Oil
Replace Spark Plug
Check the condition of the flex hose frequently. Replace if
split or damaged.
1. Shut off engine and allow rotor to completely stop.
2. Remove spark plug wire.
3. Remove the clamp attaching the hose inlet to the flex
hose.
4. Remove the hose inlet.
5. Remove two (2) bolts from the hose wraps to separate
the flex hose from the swivel boom.
6. Remove the remaining clamp securing the flex hose to
the hose adapter.
7. Install new hose on hose adapter.
8. Complete flex hose replacement by performing steps
1-5 in reverse order.
4.1 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE