Echo SRM-261, Operator'S Manual

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2. Remove front handle.
a. Remove four (4) screws and nuts and handle support from
handle.
b. Remove handle.
3. Install clamp and front handle.
4. Install gear housing with metal shield and blade. (See Metal Shield
and Blade Installation Instructions on page 14.
5. Balance unit.
a. Put on harness and attach unit to harness.
b. Slide harness clamp (C) up or down until unit balances with
cutting attachment approximately 2 - 3 in. from the ground.
c. Tighten harness clamp screw.
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METAL SHIELD INSTALLATION
(Plastic or metal blade use)
Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver.
Parts Required: Metal Shield, Bracket, 3 - 5mm x 15mm screws
w/captivated flat and lockwasher (metal shield to gear housing),
2 - 5mm x 8mm screws, 4 - 5mm nuts, 4 - 5mm lockwashers (bracket to
shield and bracket to gear housing).
1. If necessary, remove nylon line head and plastic shield.
2. Loosely attach bracket (A) to shield (B) and attach to bottom of
gear housing (C) with screws and nuts provided. Tighten all
attaching hardware.
Install Blade
Tools Required: Locking Tool, scrench.
Parts Required: 1 - 20mm Upper Fixing Plate, Grass Blade
(69600120330), Brush Blade (69500120330) or Tri-Cut Blade w/Glide Cup
(99944200030), 1 - Lower Fixing Plate, 1 - 10mm L.H. Nut, 1 - 2x22mm
Split Pin.
SRM-261/261S
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