Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 99944200563 Echo
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ProThatch Attachment Operator's Manual Model 99944200563 MODELS USED ON: SRM-260SB/261SB P AS-2400 P AS 230/231 P AS 260/261 P AS-265 X7702093501 X770001301 03/09 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully .
2 Copyright© 2009 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome to the ECHO family . This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-dependability . Read and understand this manual included with your attachment.
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 3 I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and under- stand Operator's Manual.
4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 5 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas.
6 e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only . Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product. Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • ECHO, INC.
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 7 d e s c r I p t I o n Locate this safety decal on your attachment. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If it cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer .
8 c o n t e n t s After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 9 A B C D 4. Install and seat lower drive shaft end (end with fender/wheel as- sembly into gear housing shaft mount. Make sure grass guide (D) is facing down toward the ground.
10 T ools Required: None Parts Requir ed: P AS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 11 IMPOR T ANT Do not rotate wheels against tines. Wheels and tines will be dam- aged during operation. If wheel rotation is not sufcient to provide proper wheel height clear - ance then perform these additional steps: 4.
12 NOTE • Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manuals for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions. Dethatching Information Thatch is a normal buildup of grass and leaf clippings around the base of grass stems.
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 13 Component/System Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Frequency Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use Gear Housing Greas.
14 Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPOR T ANT 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. 1. Remove gear housing locator screw (A). 2. Loosen gear housing mounting bolt (B).
P r o T h a T c h a T T a c h m e n T o P e r a T o r ' s m a n u a l 15 T ine Replacement (Outer ve (5) rows from open reel end) 1. Hold inner tine mounting bolt from turning with 13 mm wrench inserted through open reel end. 2. Grip plastic sleeve at the base of the tine rmly with vice grip.
16 s t o r a g e 1. Clean dethatcher attachment with a bristle brush and rinse with clear water . IMPOR T ANT Do not immerse this attachment in water . W ater will enter gear housing and damage gears, bearings and seals. 2. Apply thin coating of oil to metal parts to prevent rust.
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ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 o a k w o o d r o a d l a k e Z u r I c h , Il 60047-1564 w w w . e c h o - u s a . c o m s e r v I c I n g I n f o r m a t I o n p a r t s / s e r I a l n u m b e r Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assem- blies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer .
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