Echo PAS-265ES, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance and care
Cleaning silencer
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Carbon deposits in silencer will cause a drop in engine output
and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked pe-
riodically. Clean deposits from silencer.
Check fuel system
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Check before every use.
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After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from
around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap.
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In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire.
Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer
to inspect or replace.
Check spark plug
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Check plug gap. Correct gap is 0.6 mm to 0.7 mm.
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Inspect electrode for wear.
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Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.
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Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N·m - 17 N·m (150
kgf·cm to 170 kgf·cm).
Lubricating drive shaft
1. Loosen clamping knob (A).
2. Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn anticlockwise to lock-
out position.
1. Silencer
IMPORTANT
Do not remove the silencer cover. If necessary, Please consult
your dealer.
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel grommet 3. Fuel pipe
a: 0.6 - 0.7 mm
IMPORTANT
The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature auto-
motive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive
shaft assembly overheating and failure can result.