Echo SRM-400U - Manual (Page 15)

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INSTALLING THE BLADE
1. The installation of the 8 tooth weed/grass blade
(option) and the 80 tooth brush is exactly the
same.
Locking tool
Box wrench
TIGHTEN
3. Remove the nylon line line head, if fitted, by
turning in a clockwise direction.
4. Install the blade ensuring that it is centered
correctly on the fixing plate.
5. Fit the lower fixing plate and tighten the locking
nut using the box wrench supplied in the tool
kit.
- Never fasten while applying your weight.
Otherwise the thread of nut could be broken.
Gear housing
Adapter plate
(Upeer)
Locking
tool
Nut
Split pin
Adapter plate (Lower)
Assemble cutter blade properly NOTE
• The drive shaft is fitted with left hand threads,
therefore turn counterclockwise to tighten as
illustrated.
• Always use a new split pin to secure the
locking nut.
Split pin 2
× 22 mm
Part No. 898502-01130.
Upper fixing plate
Locking tool
2. Rotate the drive shaft until the holes in the
upper fixing plate and the gear box are aligned.
Insert the locking tool.
Lower fixing plate
Split pin
6. Fit a new split pin as supplied in the tool kit to
secure the locking nut.
Weed/Grass Blade
(8 tooth)
Brush Blade
(80 tooth)