Echo PE-265 - Manual (Page 21)

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DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION
Level 1.
Tools required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, 4 mm Hex Wrench,
Clean rag
Parts Required: ECHO
®
LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base
Grease.
1. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B).
Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing.
2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and
recoat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease.
3. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get
dirt on the flex cable.
4. Install the gear housing and shield assembly.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
/
LUBRICATION
Level 1.
Tools Required: T-wrench, Locking Tool, Needle Nose Pliers,
13 mm Open End Wrench
Parts Required: ECHO
®
LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base
Grease, Blade P/N 69601552632, split pin P/N
90030020022
NOTE
Grease gear case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Replace blade when it
is worn shorter than 6 inches. Remove blade and adapters before
greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearings.
1. Shut engine off. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug.