Echo 73040 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 10)

Page 6 EZ Trim Mower Owners Manual
1. Remove units and parts from shipping crate.
2. Stand handlebar upright. Secure the bottom of the
handlebar by inserting bolts to the bottom hole on the
handle support channel. Do not tighten bolts at this
time. Refer to Fig. #2.
3. Adjust the handlebar height. The handlebar height is
set by choosing one of the available three holes on
the handle support channel towards the bottom of the
handlebar’s lower portion.
4. Align the holes on the bottom portion of the handlebar
with the selected holes on the handle support chan-
nel. Thread bolts through the holes with the bolt head
facing out.
5. Tighten all bolts by turning counterclockwise while
holding the locknut stationary with the other wrench.
6. Add oil to the engine. Refer to Fig. #3 and to the
engine owners manual for recommended SAE 30
engine oil types and amounts. No special additives
are used with recommended oil types; do not mix oil
with gasoline. Ensure the machine is level when
adding oil. Oil capacity is approximately 20 oz.
7. Check oil level. Remove dipstick and wipe with clean
cloth. Reinsert dipstick and tighten. Remove again
to check oil level; oil should be at the full mark.
8. Fill gas tank with fresh, clean, unleaded gasoline. Do
not use fuel that contains methanol or is mixed with
oil. Ensure the machine is level when adding fuel.
Refer to engine owners manual for additional informa-
tion.
Oil Fill
Fuel Fill
Dipstick
Fig. # 3, Adding oil and gasoline
CAUTION
Remove spark plug wire from spark plug before as-
sembling.
Handle fuel with care. Use an approved container and
fill outdoors. Do not add fuel to a running or hot engine.
It is extremely flammable.
WARNING
5/16" FLAT WASHER
5/16" X 1" HEX HD BOLT 5/16" FLAT WASHER
5/16" NYLOCK NUT
Fig. #2, Attaching the handle
2.1 GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Section
2 Assembly