Echo PE-266S, Operator'S Manual

PE-266/S

MAINTENANCE

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© 3/2013 ECHO Inc.

MAINTENANCE

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 unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance 
will help your unit 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-YOURSELF 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.

Skill Levels

Level 1

 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.

Level 2

 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.

ECHO offers 

REPOWER

TM

 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 PROCEDURE NOTES:

(1) Apply POWER BLENDX

TM

 grease every 25 hours of use.

(2) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.

COMPONENT/SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE 

PROCEDURE

REQ’D 

SKILL 

LEVEL

DAILY 

OR 

BEFORE 

USE

EVERY 

REFUEL

3 

MONTHS 

YEARLY 

Air Filter 

Inspect/Clean 

1

I  /  C  *

R * 

Choke Shutter 

Inspect/Clean 

1

I / C

Fuel Filter 

Inspect/Replace 

1

I  *

I / R * 

Fuel Cap Gasket 

Inspect/Replace 

1

I  *

R * 

Fuel System 

Inspect/Replace 

1

I (2) *

I (2) *

Spark Plug 

Inspect/Clean 

1

I / C / R *

Cooling System 

Inspect/Clean 

2

I / C

Muffler Spark Arrestor 

Inspect/Clean/Replace 

2

I / C / R *

Cylinder Exhaust Port 

Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 

2

I  /  C

Drive Shaft 
(Flex Cable Models) 

Grease 

2

I  (1)

Gear Housing 

Grease 

2

I  (1)

Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean 

1

I  /  C  *

Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 

1

I  *