Shaft hedge Clipper 17OperatOr’S ManualmaIntenancewarningMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from allopenings. 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.Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.maIntenance IntervalsCOMPONENT/SYSTEM MAINTENANCEPROCEDURESKILLLEVELREQ'DDAILY ORBEFOREUSEEVERYREFUEL3 MONTHSOR 90HOURSYEARLY 600HOURSAir Filter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C *Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean 1 I / CFuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I * I / R *Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace 1 I * R *Fuel System Inspect/Replace 1 I (4) * I (4) *Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Replace 1 I / C / R *Cooling System Inspect/Clean 2 I / CMuffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace 2 I / C / R *Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 2 I / CDrive Shaft (Flex CableModels) Grease 2 I (1)Gear Housing Grease 2 I (2)Blades Inspect/Clean 1 I / C (3)Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean 1 I / C *Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 I ** All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.(3) Inspect blade and clean and sharpen as needed. Lubricate blades periodically during use.(4) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES: I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE, C = CLEANIMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine thefrequency of required maintenance.MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:(1) Apply POWER BLENDX TM grease every 25 hours of use.(2) Apply POWER BLENDX TM grease every 15 - 25 hours of use.Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will helpyour trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to takeyour unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELFor have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed see your Echo dealer forrepairs.skIll levelLevel 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.