Echo 73040 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 16)

Page 12 EZ Trim Mower Owners Manual
4.9 DEBRIS FILTER CLEANING/RE-
PLACEMENT (MODEL 73050, 74050,
73350)
1. Shut off the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
2. Remove o-ring. Refer to Fig. #12.
3. Remove debris filter from filter base.
4. Clean debris filter or replace if needed.
5. Reinstall debris filter by performing above steps in
reverse order.
Service and Maintenance
4.8 ENGINE MAINTENANCE
4.7 SELF PROPELLED MODEL CHAIN
ADJUSTMENT
Self propelled models 73265, 73350, & 73455 are driven
with a drive chain. Periodically, this chain will need to be
adjusted. To adjust:
1. Loosen two (2) 5/16” nuts located under the trimmer
axle.
2. Slide the trimmer axle back to tighten the chains.
Slide the trimmer forward to loosen the chains.
3. Retighten 5/16” nuts.
Maintenance is essential in preserving engine life. The engine
should be cleaned periodically to remove grass and buildup.
The engine owners manual addresses cleaning the air filter
and changing the oil. Service engine according to the
maintenance schedule in your engine owners manual.
Remember to inspect and clean engine cooling fins as
needed.
Clean grass and buildup from the engine periodically.
Dusty conditions will require frequent cleaning.
IMPORTANT O-RING
DEBRIS FILTER
DEBRIS FILTER
BASE
Fig. #12