x7722271404 / x772000164 99944200563 ProThatch 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 99944200563 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 Servicing Information ....
99944200563 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 99944200563 Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. 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.
99944200563 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 99944200563 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.
99944200563 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 99944200563 Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only. Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
9944200563 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. 4 2 1 5 6 3 7 8 Shaft Label 1. FLEXIBLE DRIVE CABLE - Cable end fits into drive shaft coupler of Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom models.
CONTENTS 99944200563 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.
99944200563 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Fender / Wheel Assembly to Lower Drive Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. Parts Required: Lower Drive Shaft Assembly, Fender / Wheel Assembly 1. Remove vinyl caps from attachment 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.
ASSEMBLY 99944200563 4. Install and seat lower drive shaft end (end with fender/wheel assembly into gear housing shaft mount. Make sure grass guide (D) is facing down toward the ground. D 5. Rotate and align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing shaft hole. Install and tighten alignment screw (A). 6. Tighten gear housing shaft mounting bolt (B). A B 7. Check for proper inner flex cable (C) engagement into gear housing adaptor.
99944200563 ASSEMBLY 3. Install J-Handle assembly with handle grip on the left side (viewed from the operator's position) onto the upper drive shaft. Lightly snug bolts (A) to temporarily hold handle in place. A Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. B 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4.
ASSEMBLY 99944200563 Fender/Wheel Assembly Adjustment Dethatcher combing efficiency is best when the full weight of the dethatcher assembly rests on the tines during operation. Wheel height should be adjusted for 6 - 13 mm (0.25 - 0.50 in.) above ground for operational stability over uneven grass. Perform wheel height adjustment procedures as follows: 1. Loosen (2) two lower hex head wheel bracket bolts (B). B 2.
99944200563 ASSEMBLY Front J-Handle Adjustment 1. Loosen two (2) J-Handle bracket bolts (A). 2. Rest dethatcher tines on flat surface. Stand to left side of drive shaft housing with right hand on throttle grip and left hand on J-Handle. A 3. Move J-Handle up or down drive shaft housing for comfortable operating position. Tighten J-Handle bracket bolts (A). A X7702093505 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc.
OPERATION 99944200563 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.
99944200563 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 99944200563 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 screw plug (A). Drive Shaft 1. Remove gear housing locator screw (A). 2. Loosen gear housing mounting bolt (B). 3. Pull gear box from drive shaft housing. B A 4. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 5.
99944200563 MAINTENANCE Never replace tines with engine running. Tines are sharp, wear gloves to protect your hands when replacing them. (Outer five (5) rows from open reel end) 1. Hold inner tine mounting bolt from turning with 13 mm wrench inserted through open reel end. 2. Grip plastic sleeve at the base of the tine firmly with vice grip. Remove tine from bolt turning tine counter clockwise. Remove bolt. 3. Insert new bolt with star washer through reel mounting hole.
STORAGE 99944200563 STORAGE 1. Clean dethatcher attachment with a bristle brush and rinse with clear 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.
99944200563 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200563 Shaft Length 928 mm (36.5 in.) Attachment Width 565 mm (22.2 in.) Attachment Height 403 mm (15.9 in.) Weight 9.6 kg (21.14 lb.) Drive Shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Direction of Rotation Away from the operator viewed from the rear DeThatcher Head Left and right reels mounting 22 tines each, totaling 44 tines Tines 3 mm (.19 in.) spring steel Combing Width 571 mm (22.5 in.) Lubrication Lithium Base Grease Gear Reduction Ratio 42.
WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200563 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.
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