Echo PAS Rapid Loader - Manual (Page 10)

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M
AINTENANCE
Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help
your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your
unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the
ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your ECHO dealer for repairs.
SKILL LEVELS
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
Component/System Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Frequency
Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use
Gear Housing Grease 1 Every 50 hours of use
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 Before each use
LUBRICATION
Level 1.
Tools Required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag.
Parts Required: ECHO
®
LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base
Grease.
Gear Housing
1. Clean all loose debris from gear box.
2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease.
3. Fill gear case with grease.
4. Install plug (A).
Drive Shaft (Lower)
IMPORTANT
Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with ECHO
®
LUBE TM grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft
assembly overheating and failure can result.
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