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INTRODUCTION
We are constantly working on technical
improvement of our products. For this reason,
technical data, equipment and design are subject to
change without notice. All specifications,
illustrations and directions in this SERVICE DATA
are based on the latest products information
available at the time of publication.
For further information to service this model, please
refer to ECHO SERVICE MANUAL Ord. No. 402-
19.
HEDGE TRIMMER
HCR-1500
Reference No. 12-21A-00
ISSUED: 199807
SERVICE DATA
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12-21A-00
CONTENTS
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1 SERVICE INFORMATION ............................ 2
1-1 Specifications ............................................ 2
1-2 Technical data .......................................... 3
1-3 Torque limits ............................................... 4
1-4 Special repairing materials ....................... 4
1-5 Service limits ............................................. 5
1-6 Special tools ............................................. 6
2 SERVICE HINT ............................................. 7
2-1 Rotating rear handle construction ............. 7
2-2 Rotating rear handle function .................... 8
HCR-1500
INDEX
1 SERVICE INFORMATION
1-1 Specifications
* See NOTE on page 4.
Dimensions Length mm(in) 1022 (40.2)
Width mm(in) 237 ( 9.3)
Height mm(in) 197 ( 7.8)
Dry weight kg(lb) 5.0 (11.0)
Engine Type KIORITZ, air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder
Rotation Counterclockwise as viewed from the output end
Displacement cm
3
(in3) 21.2 (1.294)
Bore mm(in) 32.2 (1.268)
Stroke mm(in) 26.0 (1.024)
Compression ratio 6.6
Carburetor Type Diaphragm, horizontal-draught, with primer (purge pump)
Model ZAMA C1U-K51
Ignition Type CDI (Capacitor discharge ignition) system
in a single integrated piece
Spark plug BPM7Y, RCJ-8Y
Starter Type Automatic rewind
Rope diameter x length mm(in) 3.0 x 890 (0.12 x 35.0)
Fuel Type Premixed two-stroke fuel (Refer to Operator's manual.)
Tank capacity cm
3
(U.S.fl.oz.) 300 (14.2)
Clutch Type Centrifugal, 2-shoe slide
Handle Type Front Rubber grip
Rear Rubber grip with throttle trigger
Gear case
Reduction ratio 5.88
Gear tooth Spiral bevel
Lubrication Lithium based grease
Cutter
Type Double reciprocating, double edge blade
Length mm(in) 550 (21.7)
Pitch mm(in) 35 ( 1.4)
Height mm(in) 21 ( 8.3)
Thickness mm(in) 2.5 (0.098)
Clearance* mm(in) 0.25 - 0.5 (0.01 - 0.02)
Lubrication Apply oil every 4 hours of use
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1-2 Technical data
Engine
Idling speed rpm 3000 - 3400
Maximum speed rpm 10000 - 10500
Clutch-in speed rpm 3500 - 4100
Compression pressure, standard kgf/cm
2
(psi) 8.5 (121)
Carburetor ZAMA C1U-K51
Type Diaphragm horizontal-draught
Venturi Size mm(in) 8.5 (0.335)
Throttle Bore mm(in) 12.7 (0.5)
Idle speed screw initial setting turn in 3 - 4
H needle initial setting turn back 1 3/4
L needle initial setting turn back 1 3/4
Test Pressure, minimum kgf/cm
2
(psi) 0.5 (7.0)
Metering lever height mm(in) 0.1 - 0.25 (0.004 - 0.010)
lower than diaphragm seat
Ignition system
Spark plug gap mm(in) 0.6 - 0.7 (0.024 - 0.028)
Minimum
secondary voltage at 1000 rpm
kV 15
Secondary coil resistance kΩ 1.0 - 2.0
Pole shoe air gaps mm(in) 0.3 - 0.4 (0.012 - 0.016)
Ignition timing °BTDC 27
H needle: High speed needle.
L needle: Idle needle.
BTDC: Before top dead center.
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SERVICE INFORMATION