ECHO 99944200563 - Manuals

6 equIpment 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 dethat...

P ro T haTch a TTachmenT o PeraTor ' s m anual 7 d escrIptIon 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 f...

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 ___ 1 - Dethatcher / Gear Housing Assembly ___ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly ___ 1 - Fe...

P ro T haTch a TTachmenT o PeraTor ' s m anual 9 A B C D 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. 5. Rotate and align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing shaft hole...

10 Tools Required: None Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling. 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 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. Carefully fit attac...

P ro T haTch a TTachmenT o PeraTor ' s m anual 11 IMPORTANT Do not rotate wheels against tines. Wheels and tines will be dam- 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 ...

12 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 normal buildup of grass and leaf clippings around the base of grass stems. Excessive thatch prevents air, wa- ter and nut...

P ro T haTch a TTachmenT o PeraTor ' s m anual 13 Component/System Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Frequency Drive Shaft Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use Gear Housing Grease 1 Every 25 hours of use Tines Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 Before each use Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 Before eac...

14 Drive Shaft (Lower) IMPORTANT Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with ECHO ® LUBE TM 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 ...

P ro T haTch a TTachmenT o PeraTor ' s m anual 15 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 t...

16 s torage 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 ass...

P ro T haTch a TTachmenT o PeraTor ' s m anual 17 notes

ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 o akwood r oad l ake Z urIch , Il 60047-1564 www . echo - usa . com s ervIcIng I nformatIon parts / serIal 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...