Echo ProThatch 99944200563, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 PAS 265 266 PAS 280 X7702093503 X770001303 10 12 WARNING Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im properly and or safety precautions are not followed ECHO...

Page 2: ...as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment ProThatchAttachment...

Page 3: ...serious or fatal injury NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information neces sary for the protection of the unit...

Page 4: ...y if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE re quirements whenever you operate the trimmer Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work glo...

Page 5: ...titive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certa...

Page 6: ...bjects 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 DO NOT...

Page 7: ...to the gear housing Reels must be installed properly to prevent side pull 7 GRASS GUIDE Attached to the dethatcher assembly gear housing The guide prevents tines from penetrating to deeply into the g...

Page 8: ...emove vinyl cap from lower end of drive shaft tube 2 Loosen two 2 fender wheel assembly bracket bolts A The bolts should be very loose to prevent bracket from damaging locating arrow decal label 3 Ins...

Page 9: ...ve shaft then cable is not properly engaged Rotate and push cable end until lower cable end slides into place in gear housing adaptor Cable end will recess approximately 16 mm 5 8 in into drive shaft...

Page 10: ...fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft Locator pin should snap flush in coupler Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation 7 Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping...

Page 11: ...cket bolts C 5 Slide fender wheel assembly up drive shaft housing until proper wheel clearance is achieved Tighten hex head bolts C front j handle adjustment Parts Required None 1 Loosen two 2 J Handl...

Page 12: ...ia varieties The dethatcher tines will damage delicate interconnected root systems of these grass varieties Dethatching Operation Operation WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe in...

Page 13: ...e many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your attachment achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your...

Page 14: ...safety decal into gear housing shaft mount 7 Align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing shaft hole C and seat lower drive shaft end into gear housing shaft mount Install and tighten locator s...

Page 15: ...er must be assembled on tine mounting bolt otherwise bolt and tine will loosen on the reel 4 Install tine onto bolt turning tine clockwise with vice grip Tighten securely Tine Replacement Inside tine...

Page 16: ...horizontal or vertical postion to pre vent grease loss from open shaft end Specifications Model Pro Thatch Attachment Shaft Length 928 mm 36 5 in Attachment Width 565 mm 22 2 in Attachment Height 403...

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Page 19: ...ProThatch Attachment Operator s Manual 19 notes...

Page 20: ...consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at...