Echo 99944200500 Operator's Manual - page 8
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O
PERATION
NOTE
Refer to your Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine
fueling, starting and stopping instructions.
WARNING
DANGER
• When engine starts tines may rotate. Warn fellow workers and
keep children and pets from coming nearer than 4.5 m (15 ft.).
• Always operate cultivator with both hands.
• Always stop engine when transporting unit to or between work
areas.
• Do not perform maintenance procedures, unclog or clean cultiva-
tor tines while engine is running.
• Do not operate the cultivator above ground level or near feet.
• Do not allow the tines to contact large obstructions which may
cause kickback and loss of control.
• Failure to follow these warnings may result in serious injury.
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E
D
4.
Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to
decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft
engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
NOTE
Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings. Short
couplings fit flush to decal point (E). New couplings are 4-3/4 in.
long, and fit flush to line (C).
NOTE
Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the
engine.
5.
Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft
hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive
shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement
will prevent further shaft rotation.
6.
Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping
knob (D).