Echo HCA-266 - Maintenance Overview; Maintenance Skill Levels Definition; Scheduled Maintenance Intervals

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MAINTENANCE HCA-266
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.
Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance
will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may
want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to
DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is
not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
Skill Levels
Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
ECHO offers REPOWER
TM
Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.
Maintenance Intervals
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEAN
IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the
frequency of required maintenance.
* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
1. Apply lithium based grease every 25 hours of use.
2. Inspect blade, and clean and sharpen as needed. Lubricate blades periodically during use
COMPONENT/SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURE
REQ’D
SKILL
LEVEL
DAILY
OR
BEFORE
USE
EVERY
REFUEL
3
MONTHS
YEARLY
Air Filter Inspect/Clean 1I / C * R *
Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C
Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1I * I / R *
Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace 1I * R *
Fuel System Inspect/Replace 1I (3) * I (3) *
Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Replace 1 I / C / R *
Cooling System Inspect/Clean 2 I / C
Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace 2 I / C / R *
Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 2I / C
Drive Shaft (flex cable
models)
Grease 2I (1)
Gear Housing Grease 2I (1)
Blades Inspect/Clean 1 I / C (2)
Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean 1I / C *
Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1I *