Echo PE-266S, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...tic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety...

Page 2: ... 5 Equipment 8 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 9 EPA 2010 and Later and or C A R B TIER III 9 Description 10 Contents 12 Assembly 13 Drive Shaft Power Head 13 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 13 Front Handle 14 Operation 15 Fuel 15 Starting Cold Engine 17 Starting Warm Engine 18 Stopping Engine 18 Operation Techniques 19 Maintenance 21 Skill Levels 21 Maintenance Intervals 21 Air Filter 22...

Page 3: ...ure reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ SN ___________________ Service 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 pres...

Page 4: ...ation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you 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 The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety aler...

Page 5: ...uty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Ignition ON OFF Wear eye ear and head protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed DO NOT s...

Page 6: ...romagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine In the absence of such information ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker Vibration and Cold It is believed that a con...

Page 7: ...sping 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 with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI C...

Page 8: ...ng attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Check that front handle is adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly Section for proper adjustment 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 befo...

Page 9: ...e fuel tank fuel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected...

Page 10: ...al s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 6 PE 266 PE 266S 12 Hot Label Shaft Label Handle Label ...

Page 11: ...nique 10 THROTTLE HANDLE FOR RIGHT HAND Contains the Stop Switch and Throttle Trigger 11 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 12 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 13 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 14 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR ...

Page 12: ...n 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 Power Head ____ 1 Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Safety Manual ____ 1 Emission Control Warranty Statement ____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ____ 1 Front Handle ____ 1 Lower Bracket Front Handle ____ 4 5 x 35 mm screws ____ 2 Sp...

Page 13: ... engine Aligning center locating hole in driveshaft housing with center drive shaft bolt A provides correct alignment 5 Tighten two 2 drive shaft clamp bolts B securely 6 Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 1 Close choke and remove air filter cover 2 Place throttle linkage C through adjustment fixture D and install wir...

Page 14: ...able tubing to 2 ignition leads F G on engine 4 Secure ignition leads behind air filter case with clip H 5 Install air filter and cover Front Handle 1 Position front handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws Note Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location F G H MIN SPACING ...

Page 15: ...ut not limited to improper clutch engagement Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is...

Page 16: ...d the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an...

Page 17: ...obstacles Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires or maximum five 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke B to the Run open position Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle...

Page 18: ...switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until...

Page 19: ...han one pass Note Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass Never adjust blade height with engine running otherwise serious personal injury may result 4 Loosen adjustment knob and adjust the blade s depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth usually with about 13 mm 1 2 in of the...

Page 20: ...c OPERATION PE 266 S The complete unit specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use Avoid contact during and immediately after operation otherwise serious personal injury may result ...

Page 21: ...e required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDUR...

Page 22: ...ow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Dual Layer Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filter Soak heavily soiled filters in water detergent solution to loosen dirt then brush lightly Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse 5 Place foam pre filter over raised center and inside outer lip of air filter Install air filter in air filter case 6 Install air filter retainer ...

Page 23: ...2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 150 170 kgf cm 130 150 in lbf Cooling System Level 2 To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engin...

Page 24: ...erse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen D gasket C and exhaust guide B from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the catalytic element ...

Page 25: ...e and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine...

Page 26: ... at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Lubrication Level 1 Note Your debris shield may appear different than the debris shield shown Gear Housing 1 Remove plug A and add grease to gear housing Do not over fill 2 Replace plug and tighten securely Drive Shaft 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible ca...

Page 27: ...king tool G to prevent PTO shaft C from rotating 3 Remove L H blade nut D by turning clockwise Remove outer blade adapter E and blade F 4 Install and center blade F on inner blade adapter B 5 Install outer adapter E and nut D Tighten nut D firmly turning counterclockwise Note Never reuse old split pin 6 Install new split pin A to secure nut and bend both legs of pin counterclockwise around PTO sha...

Page 28: ...rk at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine runs but dies or does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal we...

Page 29: ...op switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7...

Page 30: ...l Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend XTM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5 lit 16 9 US fl o...

Page 31: ... warranty period and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer call ECHO s Dealer Referral Center at 1 800 432 ECHO or you can locate an ECHO servicing dealer at WWW ECHO USA COM Should you require assistance or have questions concerning ECHO s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Departm...

Page 32: ...A or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation X G Only use gasoline which contains G Gasohol which contains a 6 7 J 9 is also approved The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator s manual X engine speeds as listed in your operator s manual X X of unauthorized attachments manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operat...

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