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ProThatch Attachment
Operator's Manual
Model 99944200563
MODELS USED ON: SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS-2400
PAS 230/231
PAS 260/261
PAS-265
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-
tor's Manual with your original Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom
Trimmer. That manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper and
safe operation. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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2 Introduct Ino 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 included with your attachment. You will find this manual easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. hte rot opera 's lmanua contains specifications and information for operation, starting, ProThatch Attachment stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product. Operator's Man
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Pro Tha Tch a TT achmen T 3 o Pera T or 's m anual s fetya manual safety sybolsm and I nta mtrop I t fmarno Ion Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMBOL DANGER This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Igno
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4 lanosrep dnoc It Ion nad saetyf uqe Imenpt WARNING ProThatch users risk injury to themselves and others if the ProThatch attachment is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating the ProThatch attach- ment. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Hearing Protection Physical Condition ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
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Pro Tha Tch a TT achmen T 5 o Pera T or 's m anual 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 nerv
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6 equ Ipment WARNING 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. Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of dethatching devices, accessories and parts which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this ProThatch Attachment. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and
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Pro Tha Tch a TT achmen T 7 o Pera T or 's m anula d escr Ipt Ion Locate this safety decal on your attachment. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If it cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 1 2 4 3 5 6 P/N 89016025560 7 8 1. FLEXIBLE DRIVE CABLE - Cable end fits into drive shaft coupler of Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom mod- els. Lubricate drive cabl
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8 c ontents 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. ___ 1 - ProThatch Attachment ProThatch Attachment Operator's Manual Model 99944200563 ___ 1 - Dethatcher / Gear Housing Assembly MODELS USED ON: SRM-260SB/261SB PAS-2400 PAS 230/231 PAS 260/261 PAS-265 ___ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly ___ 1 - Fender / Wheel Assembly WARNING Read rules for safe operation
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Pro Tha Tch a TT anhmec T 9 o Pera T or 's m anual 4. Install and seat lower drive shaft end (end with fender/wheel as- sembly 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) with 4 mm hex wrench. A 6. Tighten gear housing shaft mounting bolt (B) with 5 mm hex wrench. B 7. Check for proper inner flex cable (C) engagement into gear
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↔ 10 power daeh shaft o t lower tfahs y seabsml Tools Required: None B Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. D 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to E lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. A 4. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to C decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages into the square upper
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Pro Tha Tch a TT acnmeh T 11 o Pera T or 's m anual IMPORTANT Do not rotate wheels against tines. Wheels and tines will be dam- C aged during operation. If wheel rotation is not sufficient to provide proper wheel height clear- ance then perform these additional steps: 4. Loosen two upper wheel bracket bolts (C) with 10 mm wrench. 5. Slide fender/wheel assembly up drive shaft housing until proper wheel clearance is achieved. Tighten hex head bolts (C). frnto j -handle adjutmenst Tools Required:
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12 o t aepr Ino WARNING 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. NOTE • Refer to your Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Operator's Manuals for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions. Dethatching Information Thatch is a no
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Pro Tha Tch a TT achmen T 13 o Pera T or 's m anual m a Intenance WARNING 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. Your ECHO attachme
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14 Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANT ® Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with ECHO TM LUBE grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result. A 1. Remove gear housing locator screw (A). B 2. Loosen gear housing mounting bolt (B). 3. Pull gear box from drive shaft housing. 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. Slide the flexible cable back in th
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Pro Tha Tch a TT achmen T 15 o Prae T or 's m aualn Tine Replacement (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. Re- move tine from bolt turning tine counter clockwise. Remove bolt. 3. Insert new bolt with star washer through reel mounting hole. IMPORTANT Star washer must be assembled on tine mounting bolt, otherwise bolt and tine w
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16 s oraget 1. Clean dethatcher attachment with a bristle brush and rinse with clear water. IMPORTANT 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 on page 13.) 4. Store ProThatch Attachment in a dry place out of reach of children with lower shaft housing in a horizontal or vertical posti
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Pro Tha Tch a TT achmen T 17 o Prae T or 's m nuala notes
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18 notes
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s v re Ic Ing I t nforma Ion stra p /rse Ial number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assem- blies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the attachment with you. You can find these numbers on the driveshaft model/serial number label. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN. ____________ DEALER? v ser Ice Call S
