The complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly may become very hot during use.
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries.
Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings.
Always stop unit and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before:
Removing obstructions
Clearing debris
Servicing unit
Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Operating a poorly maintained unit can result in serious injuries to operator or bystanders.
Always follow all maintenance instructions as written, otherwise serious personal injury can result.
Your 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 not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend taking your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance.
To help you decide whether to DO-IT-YOURSELF or let the Dealer handle it, each maintenance task has been graded.
If the task is not listed, see your Dealer for repairs.
Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 = See your dealer.
COMPONENT / SYSTEM | MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE | SKILL LEVEL |
---|---|---|
Battery / Battery Compartment | Inspect / Clean / Charge | 1 |
Screws / Nuts / Bolts | Inspect / Tighten / Replace | 1 |
Drive Shaft | Grease¹ | 2 |
Gear Housing (Some Models) | Grease² | 2 |
Apply lithium-based grease every 25 hours of use.
Apply lithium-based grease every 50 hours of use.
If not maintained properly, the product may pose a serious risk to physical health.
If not maintained properly, the product's performance may deteriorate.
Time intervals shown are maximum.
Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.
When you find anything wrong, ask your ECHO dealer for repair.