Echo SHC-260 - Manual (Page 23)

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LUBRICATION
Blades
Level 1
Tools Required: Clean rag, brush , oil can.
Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of
kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning).
WARNING DANGER
Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
1. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the
50-50 cleaning mixture.
2. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then
wipe it from the blade.
3. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the
blade bolts are lubricated.
4. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in
service.
Gear Housing Assembly
Level 2
Tools required: Grease gun, clean rag.
Parts required: ECHO
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LUBE TM 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or
Lithium Based Grease.
1. Clean dirt from grease fitting (A).
2. Carefully pump grease in fitting. DO NOT force grease.
Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage.
Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25 hours of operation.
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