x7722271404 / x772000164 99944200553 ProSweep Attachment FOR MODELS: SRM-2400SB, 260SB, 261SB, PAS-2400, 2601, 230, 231, 260, 261, 265, 266, 280 Operator’s Manual Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200553 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 Servicing Information ....
99944200553 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
SAFETY 99944200553 SAFETY Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions. Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
99944200553 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Operator’s Manual Safety/Alert DO NOT USE BLADES - Line Head Only Wear eye, ear and head protection Finger Severing Plan retreat pathfromfalling objects Wear hand and foot protection Rotating Cutting Attachment AVOID KICKOUT. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters (50 feet) away.
SAFETY 99944200553 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
99944200553 SAFETY Repetitive 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. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
SAFETY 99944200553 Keep a Firm Grip • Hold the front and rear handles with both hands, with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles. Keep a Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch.
9944200553 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 2 3 1 4 Shaft Label 1. BRUSHES - Permanently attached to drum holders and come standard with 0.5 mm (0.018 in.) diameter nylon bristles. Optional .7 mm (0.028 in.
CONTENTS 99944200553 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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.
99944200553 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY ProSweep Gear Housing Assembly to Lower Drive Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. Parts Required: ProSweep Gear Housing, Lower Drive Shaft Assembly, PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling 1. Remove vinyl caps from attachment drive shaft. 2. Place brush gear housing assembly on a flat surface with gear housing shaft mount at 45° angle. A 3. Remove gear housing locator screw (A) with 4 mm hex wrench. 4.
ASSEMBLY 99944200553 3. Remove cardboard spacer from coupler, if necessary. C 4. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages upper drive shaft mount. Note: Short couplings fit flush to decal point (F). Long couplings are 4-3/4 in. long, and fit flush to line (C). E 5. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft.
99944200553 OPERATION OPERATION 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 completestop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Note: Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manuals for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions.
OPERATION 99944200553 6. When sweeping wide areas, angle brushes to pile debris in rows; then collect material. 7. Use an angle of 15-30º. This helps direct debris and reduces operator fatigue. 14 X77702093405 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc.
99944200553 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 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.
MAINTENANCE 99944200553 Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary, DO NOT over-fill. A 4. Install plug (A). Drive Shaft Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with POWER BLENDXTM 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). 3. Pull gear box from drive shaft housing.
99944200553 MAINTENANCE Brush Replacement Level 1. Parts Required: Standard Brush Assy .018 in. P/N 99944200551 QTY (2) Optional Brush Assy .028 in. P/N 25020225661 QTY (2). Brushes that are broken off, deformed, or worn to within 25.4 mm (1 in.) of the brush holder drum should be replaced for best sweeping efficiency. 1. Locate brush holder access hole (A) near outer drum end. A B 2. Hold 8 mm nut (B) from turning with open end wrench inserted through drum holder cap.
STORAGE 99944200553 STORAGE 1. Clean ProSweep attachment bristles with water. Do not immerse this attachment in water. Water will enter gear housing and damage gears, bearings and seals. 2. Apply thin coating of oil to metal parts to prevent rust. 3. Lubricate lower shaft assembly with grease. (Refer to Lubrication instructions.). 4. Store ProSweep attachment in a dry place out of reach of children. Do not store attachment with the weight resting on brushes which could bend over a long period of time.
99944200553 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ProSweep Attachment : Approved for use on PAS and Split Boom Models MODEL 99944200553 Attachment Length 925 mm (36.4 in.) Attachment Width 598 mm (23.5 in.) Attachment Height 280 mm (11.0 in.) Weight 5.1 kg (11.25 lb.) Drive Shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Direction of Rotation Towards the operator viewed from the rear Brushes Nylon Bristles 0.7 mm (0.028 in.) Max Sweeping Width 590 mm (23.2 in.
WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200553 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
99944200553 WARRANTY STATEMENTS PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES & GJ* * & ^J* ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
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