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Intervals
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete
stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
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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. Common tools may be required.
Level
2
= Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
ECHO offers
REPOWER
TM
Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.
COMPONENT/
SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
REQ'D
SKILL
LEVEL
DAILY OR
BEFORE
USE
EVERY
REFUEL
3 MONTHS
OR 90
HOURS
YEARLY
600 HOURS
Air Filter
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C *
R *
Choke Shutter
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C
Fuel Filter
Inspect/Replace
1
I *
I / R *
Fuel Cap Gasket
Inspect/Replace
1
I *
R *
Fuel System
Inspect/Replace
1
I (3) *
I (3) *
Spark Plug
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C / R *
Cooling System
Inspect/Clean
2
I / C
Muffler Spark Arrestor
Inspect/Clean/Replace
2
I / C / R *
Cylinder Exhaust Port
Inspect/Clean/Decarbon
2
I / C
Drive Shaft
Grease
2
I (1)
Gear Housing
Grease
2
I (2)
Recoil Starter Rope
Inspect/Clean
1
I / C *
Screws/Nuts/Bolts
Inspect/Tighten/Replace
1
I *
(2) Apply POWER BLENDX
TM
grease every 50 hours of use.
(3) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.
* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE
- Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
(1) Apply POWER BLENDX
TM
grease every 25 hours of use.
