Echo Lawn Aerator 99944200563 User Guide

ProThatch Attachment  
Operator's Manual  
Model  
99944200563  
MODELS USED ON:  
SRM-260SB/261SB  
PAS-2400  
PAS 230/231  
PAS 260/261  
PAS-265  
WARNING  
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-  
tor's Manual with your original Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom  
Trimmer. That manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper and  
safe operation. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
X770001301  
03/09  
X7702093501  
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sa f e t y  
m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d Im p o r t a n t In f o r m a t Io n  
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded  
by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.  
CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMBOL  
DANGER  
This symbol means the specific action  
shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohi-  
bitions can result in serious or fatal injury.  
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word  
“DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition  
which WILL lead to serious personal injury or  
death if not avoided.  
NOTE  
WARNING  
This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and  
maintenance of the unit.  
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word  
WARNING” calls attention to an act or condi-  
tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or  
death if not avoided.  
IMPORTANT  
The enclosed message provides information neces-  
sary for the protection of the unit.  
CAUTION  
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word  
“CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition  
which may lead to minor or moderate personal  
injury if not avoided.  
In t e r n a t Io n a l s y m b o l s  
Symbol  
description/application  
Symbol  
description/application  
Symbol  
Symbol  
description/application  
Symbol form/shape  
Symbol form/shape  
Symbol form/shape  
Symbol form/shape  
description/application  
Read and under-  
stand Operator's  
Manual.  
Keep feet away  
from rotaing at-  
tachment  
Fuel and oil  
mixture  
Thrown objects  
Wear eyes, ears  
and head protec-  
tion  
Hot  
Surface  
Engine choke  
control.  
Primer  
bulb  
Carburetoradjust-  
ment  
- Low speed  
mixture  
DO NOT smoke  
near fuel.  
Emergency stop  
Ignition  
ON/OFF  
Carburetor adjust-  
ment  
- High speed  
mixture  
Wear hand  
protection. Use  
two handed.  
DO NOT allow  
flames or sparks  
near fuel.  
Carburetor adjust-  
ment  
- Idle speed  
Wear slip resis-  
tant foot wear.  
Safety/Alert  
Keep bystanders and helpers  
away 15 m (50 ft.).  
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p e r s o n a l c o n d It Io n a n d s a f e t y e q u Ip m e n t  
WARNING  
ProThatch users risk injury to themselves and others if the ProThatch attachment is used improperly and or safety  
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating the ProThatch attach-  
ment. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
Hearing Protection  
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever  
unit is used.  
Physical Condition  
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:  
• if you are sick,  
• if you are taking medication,  
Proper Clothing  
• if you have taken alcohol or drugs.  
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well.  
Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;  
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.  
• Wear hair covering to contain long hair.  
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,  
Eye Protection  
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re-  
quirements whenever you operate the unit.  
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARFS, JEWELRY.  
Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles;  
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,  
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.  
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain  
hair with cap or net.  
Hand Protection  
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your  
grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission  
of machine vibration to your hands.  
Hot Humid Weather  
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue  
which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for  
early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures  
are cooler.  
Vibration and Cold --  
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be  
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sen-  
sations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended  
because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.  
Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles,  
hands and wrists.  
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer-  
cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.  
Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where  
operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not  
required.  
If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers  
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician  
before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.  
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Repetitive Stress Injuries --  
It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness,  
swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high  
risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which  
could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged  
exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years.  
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:  
• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position. Instead  
try to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping, use your  
whole hand, not just the thumb and index finger.  
• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.  
• Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement.  
• Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.  
• See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in the fingers,  
hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more  
likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.  
DANGER  
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated  
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause  
serious injury or death.  
Read the Manuals  
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and  
Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.  
Clear the Work Area  
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and  
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the  
unit is in use.  
Keep a Firm Grip  
• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands, with thumbs and  
fingers tightly encircling the handles.  
Keep a Solid Stance  
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,  
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on lad-  
ders. Do not over reach.  
Avoid hot Surfaces  
• During operation, the drive shaft housing, attachment bearing hous-  
ing and muffler cover area may become very hot, too hot to touch.  
Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.  
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e q u Ip m e n t  
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 dethatching devices, accessories and parts which have not been  
tested and approved by ECHO for use with this ProThatch Attachment.  
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.  
• Inspect ProThatch tines for damage and that they are firmly secured in place. Replace tines if damaged or missing.  
• Check that the dethatcher attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.  
Parts  
• Do not use dethatcher attachment if any part is missing or damaged.  
• Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service Dealer.  
• Do not use any accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator's Manual.  
WARNING  
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.  
DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit.  
NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running. Moving parts may not be visible through openings.  
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de s c r Ip t Io n  
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 for specific information.  
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2
4
3
5
6
P/N 89016025560  
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1. FLEXIBLE DRIVE CABLE - Cable end fits into drive shaft coupler of Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom mod-  
els. Lubricate drive cable every 25 hours with high temperature automotive grease.  
2. FENDER / WhEELASSEMBLy - Consists of pre-assembled wheels, wheel bracket, fender and rubber flap. For  
best results, wheels should be adjusted for 13 mm (0.5 in.) ground clearance and are intended to provide operational  
stability over uneven ground.  
3. FENDER / RUBBER FLAP - Provides operator protection against thrown thatch, rocks and other debris. Always  
insure that fender and flap are in place and in good condition before operating Pro Thatch Attachment.  
4. LOWER DRIVE ShAFT ASSEMBLy - Included separately in the carton and must be assembled to the dethatcher  
/ gear housing assembly. Contains flexible drive cable, outer shaft housing and safety decal.  
5. DEThATChER / GEAR hOUSING ASSEMBLy - Right and left reels pre-assembled to gear housing.  
6. DEThATChER REELS - Dethatcher reels have 22 tines each and are pre-assembled to the gear housing. Reels  
must be installed properly to prevent side pull.  
7. GRASS GUIDE - Attached to the dethatcher assembly / gear housing. The guide prevents tines from penetrating to  
deeply into the ground, which can cause the dethatcher to bounce and give uneven thatch removal.  
8. TINES - Steel springs with 51 mm (2 in.) fingers. Tines are protected by a plastic cover to prevent thatch and dirt  
buildup.  
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co n t e n t s  
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  
ProThatchAttachment  
Operator's Manual  
Model  
99944200563  
___ 1 - Dethatcher / Gear Housing Assembly  
___ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly  
MODELS USED ON:  
SRM-260SB/261SB  
PAS-2400  
PAS 230/231  
PAS 260/261  
PAS-265  
___ 1 - Fender / Wheel Assembly  
___ 1 - J-Handle  
WARNING  
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an  
Operator's Manual with your original Pro Attachment Series power source or Split  
Boom Trimmer. That manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper  
and safe operation. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.  
X770001301  
01/09  
X7702093501  
___ 1 - Operators Manual  
___ 1 - Warranty Registration Card  
as s e m b l y  
f e n d e r / w h e e l a s s e m b l y t o l o w e r d r Iv e s h a f t a s s e m b l y  
Tools Required: 10 mm Open End Wrench  
A
A
Parts Required: Lower Drive Shaft Assembly, Fender /  
Wheel Assembly  
1. Remove vinyl cap from lower end of drive shaft tube.  
2. Loosen two (2) fender/wheel assembly bracket bolts (A) with 10  
mm open end wrench. The bolts should be very loose to prevent  
bracket from damaging locating arrow decal label.  
B
3. Install fender/wheel assembly, fender side first, onto end of lower  
drive shaft without serial number label. End of drive shaft should  
95 mm  
be 95 mm (3.74 in.) from fender clamp. Assure locating hole (B) is  
facing upward, and locating arrow decal (C) is aligned with edge of  
fender clamp.  
C
4. Tighten bolts (A).  
l o w e r d r Iv e s h a f t a s s e m b l y t o d e t h a t c h e r g e a r h o u s In g  
Tools Required: 4 & 5mm Hex Wrench  
Parts Required: Dethatcher Gear Housing, Lower Drive Shaft with  
Fender / Wheel Assembly  
1. Place dethatcher gear housing on a flat surface with gear housing  
shaft mount at 45° angle.  
2. Remove gear housing shaft alignment screw (A) with 4 mm hex  
wrench.  
3. Loosen gear housing shaft mounting bolt (B) with 5 mm hex  
B
wrench.  
A
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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.  
D
5. Rotate and align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing  
shaft hole. Install and tighten alignment screw (A) with 4 mm hex  
wrench.  
A
6. Tighten gear housing shaft mounting bolt (B) with 5 mm hex  
wrench.  
B
7. Check for proper inner flex cable (C) engagement into gear hous-  
ing adaptor. If flex cable extends out of drive shaft then cable is  
not properly engaged. Rotate and push cable end until lower cable  
end slides into place in gear housing adaptor. Cable end will recess  
approximately 16 mm (5/8 in.) into drive shaft.  
C
f r o n t j-h a n d l e a s s e m b l y  
Tools Required: 10 mm Open End Wrench  
Parts Required: Pro Attachment Series or Split Boom Upper Shaft  
and Power Head  
1. Remove original front handle assembly. Assemble handle parts  
with fasteners and store in a safe place for future application with  
other attachments.  
A
2. Remove two (2) J-Handle bracket bolts (A) with 10 mm wrench.  
3. Install J-Handle assembly with handle grip on the left side (viewed  
from the operator's position) onto the upper drive shaft. Lightly  
snug bolts (A) to temporarily hold handle in place.  
A
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Tools Required: None  
B
Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling.  
D
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.  
E
3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.  
A
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.  
C
D
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).  
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).  
A
f e n d e r /w h e e l a s s e m b l y a d j u s t m e n t  
Dethatcher combing efficiency is best when the full weight of the  
dethatcher assembly rests on the tines during operation. Wheel height  
should be adjusted for 6 - 13 mm (0.25 - 0.50 in.) above ground for  
operational stability over uneven grass. Perform wheel height adjust-  
ment procedures as follows:  
1. Loosen (2) two lower hex head wheel bracket bolts (B) with 4 mm  
hex wrench.  
B
2. Hold unit in comfortable operating position on a flat surface and  
check for wheel to ground clearance of 6 - 13 mm (0.25 - 0.50 in.).  
3. Rotate wheels towards tines to reduce ground clearance; away  
from tines to increase ground clearance. Tighten bolts (B).  
6 - 13 mm  
(0.25-0.50 in.)  
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IMPORTANT  
Do not rotate wheels against tines. Wheels and tines will be dam-  
aged during operation.  
C
If wheel rotation is not sufficient to provide proper wheel height clear-  
ance then perform these additional steps:  
4. Loosen two upper wheel bracket bolts (C) with 10 mm wrench.  
5. Slide fender/wheel assembly up drive shaft housing until proper  
wheel clearance is achieved. Tighten hex head bolts (C).  
f r o n t j-h a n d l e a d j u s t m e n t  
Tools Required: 10 mm Open End Wrench  
Parts Required: None  
1. Loosen two (2) J-Handle bracket bolts (A) with 10 mm wrench.  
A
2. Rest dethatcher tines on flat surface. Stand to left side of drive  
shaft housing with right hand on throttle grip and left hand on  
J-Handle.  
3. Move J-Handle up or down drive shaft housing for comfortable  
operating position. Tighten J-Handle bracket bolts (A).  
A
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op e r a t Io n  
WARNING  
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.  
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 nutrients from reaching the root system, increasing the probability of lawn disease from mold spore and insects.  
When excessive thatch is removed, air, water, nutrients and pesticides are allowed to keep your lawn healthy, promoting  
denser, greener grass. In most areas some thatch approximately 6-13 mm (0.25 - 0.50 in.) is healthy for soil water reten-  
tion. Never remove all thatch from your lawn. Contact your local government agriculture agency for best dethatching  
practice for your lawn type and area.  
Dethatching is recommended in early spring and late summer to allow grass to fill in low density areas of your lawn.  
Dethatching should also be performed at regular intervals throughout spring and summer.  
Dethatching is not recommended for grasses that have above ground root systems such as St. Augustine, Floratam, Pers-  
ley, or Zoysia varieties. The dethatcher tines will damage delicate interconnected root systems of these grass varieties.  
Dethatching Operation  
1. Operate dethatcher in straight rows changing direction from row to  
row as shown. If thatch is very dense a second dethatching opera-  
tion may be required, and should be performed 90° to the original  
pattern to assure best results.  
2. Hold unit in a comfortable position engage throttle trigger to full  
and allow dethatcher tines to "pull forward" over the ground. For  
heavy thatch removal gently pull back against dethatching rotation,  
to allow the tines to fully penetrate and remove thatch.  
IMPORTANT  
Do not remove grass guide attached to the gear housing to achieve  
deeper tine engagement. The guide prevents tines from penetrat-  
ing too deeply into the ground which can cause the dethatcher to  
bounce during operation, and cause uneven thatch removal.  
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ma In t e n a n c e  
WARNING  
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 attachment is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will  
help your attachment 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-YOUR-  
SELF 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.  
s k Il l l e v e l  
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.  
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.  
m a In t e n a n c e In t e r v a l s  
Component/System  
Maintenance ProcedureSkill Level  
Frequency  
Drive Shaft  
Gear Housing  
Tines  
Grease  
Grease  
Inspect/Tighten/Replace  
Inspect/Tighten/Replace  
1
1
1
1
Every 25 hours of use  
Every 25 hours of use  
Before each use  
Screws/Nuts/Bolts  
Before each use  
l u b r Ic a t Io n  
Level 1.  
Tools Required: 13 mm Open End Wrench, Clean Rag  
Parts Required: EP "0" OR "00" Grease.  
Gear Housing  
1. Clean all loose debris from gear housing.  
2. Remove screw plug (A) and check level of grease.  
3. Add grease if necessary, DO NOT over fill.  
4. Install screw plug (A).  
A
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Drive Shaft (Lower)  
IMPORTANT  
Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with ECHO®  
LUBETM grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft  
assembly overheating and failure can result.  
A
1. Remove gear housing locator screw (A).  
2. Loosen gear housing mounting bolt (B).  
3. Pull gear box from drive shaft housing.  
B
4. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and  
re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease  
5. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get  
dirt on the flex cable.  
6. Position lower drive shaft (end without safety decal) into gear  
housing shaft mount.  
7. Align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing shaft hole  
(C) and seat lower drive shaft end into gear housing shaft mount.  
Install and tighten locator screw (A).  
8. Tighten gear housing mounting bolt (B).  
C
t In e r e p l a c e m e n t  
Level 2.  
Tools Required: Vise Grip, 10 mm, 13 mm Open End Wrench  
Parts Required: Thatching spring (P/N 61004725560), Screw (P/N  
88995325560), plastic tube (P/N 21001325560)  
Bent or broken tines should be replaced before operation for best det-  
hatching efficiency.  
WARNING  
Never replace tines with engine running. Tines are sharp, wear  
gloves to protect your hands when replacing them.  
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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 turning tine counter clockwise. Remove bolt.  
3. Insert new bolt with star washer through reel mounting hole.  
IMPORTANT  
Star washer must be assembled on tine mounting bolt, otherwise  
bolt and tine will loosen on the reel.  
4. Install tine onto bolt turning tine clockwise with vice grip. Tighten  
securely.  
Tine Replacement  
(Inside tine nearest gear housing)  
C
5. Disconnect dethatcher attachment from Power Head/Shaft. (Refer  
to instructions on page 10.)  
6. Rotate flex cable (C) mounted in the dethatcher assembly drive  
shaft housing. Turn flex cable end until front dethatcher gear hous-  
ing to reel end clearance is achieved for tine bolt head access with  
13 mm wrench. (See photo at right.)  
7. Replace tines following steps 1 - 4 above.  
8. Connect dethatcher attachment to Power Head/Shaft. (Refer to As-  
sembly instructions on page 10).  
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st o r a g e  
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 assembly with grease. (Refer to Lubrication  
instructions on page 13.)  
4. Store ProThatch Attachment in a dry place out of reach of children  
with lower shaft housing in a horizontal or vertical postion to pre-  
vent grease loss from open shaft end.  
sp e c If Ic a t Io n s  
MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PRO ThATCh ATTAChMENT  
Shaft Length------------------------------------------------ 928 mm (36.5 in.)  
Attachment Width ----------------------------------------- 565 mm (22.2 in.)  
Attachment Height----------------------------------------- 403 mm (15.9 in.)  
Weight------------------------------------------------------- 9.6 kg. (21.14 lb.)  
Drive Shaft-------------------------------------------------- 6.35 mm (0.25 in.)  
Rotating Direction ----------------------------------------- Away from the operator viewed from the rear  
Dethatcher Head ------------------------------------------- Left and right reels mounting 22 tines each, totaling 44 tines  
Tines--------------------------------------------------------- 3mm (.19 in.) spring steel  
Combing Width -------------------------------------------- 571 mm (22.5 in.)  
Lubrication-------------------------------------------------- Lithium Base Grease  
Gear Reduction Ratio ------------------------------------- 42.75 : 1  
Dethatcher Operating (RPM)----------------------------- 210  
Engine Wide Open Throttle (RPM) w/attachment ---- 7,700 - 8,500  
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p a r t s /s e r Ia l n u m b e r  
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 always have the Model  
Number and Serial Number of the attachment with you. You can find  
these numbers on the driveshaft model/serial number label. For future  
reference, write them in the space provided below.  
Model No. _____________ SN. ____________  
DEALER?  
Call  
1-800-432-ECHO  
or  
s e r v Ic e  
Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed  
by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of  
the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or  
call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on  
our Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs,  
proof of purchase is required.  
CONSUMER PRODUCT  
SUPPORT  
1-800-673-1558  
8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T.  
e c h o c o n s u m e r p r o d u c t s u p p o r t  
If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica-  
tion, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO  
Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:30  
am to 4:30 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before  
calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit to help  
your Consumer Product Support Representative.  
w a r r a n t y r e g Is t r a t Io n  
You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration  
direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact  
you.  
a d d It Io n a l o r r e p l a c e m e n t m a n u a l s  
Safety Manuals in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at www.  
echo-usa.com.  
Operator's and Parts Manuals are available by:  
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.  
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part  
number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.  
Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video.  
ECHO, INCORPORATED  
400 oa k w o o d ro a d  
la k e Zu r Ic h , Il 60047-1564  
w w w .e c h o -u s a .c o m  
S08300001001/S08300999999  
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