Echo SRM - 260S, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ly ECHOprovidesan Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serous injury Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator s Manual MODELS SRM 260 SRM 260S X7532098500 X753003000 01 07 ...

Page 2: ...SparkPlug 19 CoolingSystemCleaning 19 ExhaustSystem 20 Carburetor Adjustment 21 Lubrication 22 NylonLineReplacement 23 Sharpening Metal Blades 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 Specifications 27 ServicingInformation 28 Parts SerialNumber 28 Service 28 ECHO Consumer Product Support 28 Warranty Card 28 Additional or Replacement Manuals 28 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this ...

Page 3: ...ator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited Hot Surface Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture DESCRIPTION SYMBOL SYMBOL WARNING SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL Weareye ear and head protection Emergency Stop Fuel and oil mixture FingerSevering Carburetor Adjustment Lowspeed mixture Primer Bulb Ignition ON OFF...

Page 4: ...rease operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 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 ...

Page 5: ... 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 Som...

Page 6: ...are adjusted for safe comfortable opera tion See Assembly Section for proper adjustment An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions r...

Page 7: ...P N X505001930 P N 89016006361 Hot Decal near muffler DESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER INGinstructionsforspecificinformation ...

Page 8: ...the Gear Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera tion This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 10 THROTTLETRIGGER Springloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 11 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 12 ARM REST P...

Page 9: ...Assembly ______ 1 Operator s Manual ______ 1 Safety Manual ______ 1 Warranty Registration Card ______ 1 Limited Warranty Statement ______ 1 Safety Glasses ______ 1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oil sample ___ 1 NylonTrimmerHead ___ 1 wrench17x19 P N89541008030 ___ 1 lockingtool P N89751801131 ___ 1 Plastic shield ___ 1 shield plate ___ 3 5mmx16mmscrews shieldmtg ASSEMBLY PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION...

Page 10: ...r plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool D 3 Thread line head onto shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against adapter plate C 4 Removelockingtool FRONT HANDLE INSTALLATION NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location 1 Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws MIN SPACING A B C ...

Page 11: ...MANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration Operation without specified shield barrier bar or U handle and harness can result in serious personal injury Follow installation instructions included in optional kits Grass Weed Blades Require Install Blade Conversion Kit Includes metal shield A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C Brush Clearing Blades Require Install U Handle Blade Conversion Kit Includ...

Page 12: ...hClearingBlade 99944200130 isdesignedfordensethickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe Shoulder Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer Brush Cutter use not just Blade operation The Shoulder Waist Harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatig...

Page 13: ...wer Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD and J A S O FC certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explana...

Page 14: ...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 approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ven...

Page 15: ... the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until enginefires ormaximumfive 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger and thro...

Page 16: ...lb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapidly pull the recoil starter handle D until the engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Release Throttle Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine...

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Page 18: ... 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90008REPOWERTM AIR FUELFILTERKIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing ...

Page 19: ...cm 130 150in lb COOLING SYSTEM Level2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25 50mm 1 2in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT 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 engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blo...

Page 20: ...r to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Assemble components in reverse order EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver Soft Metal Brush 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen Gasket A B C ...

Page 21: ...ths or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum of two tanks of fuel before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performanc...

Page 22: ...un Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease Gear Housing 1 Clean all loose debris from gear box 2 Remove plug A and check level of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill Drive Shaft SRM 260 Only 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing wipe clean and...

Page 23: ...nes into holes in spool one on each side of barrier 3 Wind both lines tightly and evenly one on each side of barrier in the direction of arrow on bottom of spool 4 Place ends of lines into notches in spool leaving 6 in protruding 5 Feed ends of line outward through eyelets in drum 6 Turn inner drive so that pegs in drive align with grooves in spool and push spool into drum 7 Hold spool and drum se...

Page 24: ... vibration and can result in blade failure Tool required Flatfile preferred Electricgrinderifspecialcareis used Round rat tail file for gullet radius 1 File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times eg 4 strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file The radius must remain A sharp corner wi...

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Page 26: ...n the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean tw...

Page 27: ...ntaining methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 19 6USfl oz Starter System AutomaticRewindStarter Clutch CentrifugalType Vibration Isolated System Rubber cushion on engine mount heavy duty Rubber grip on front handle Operating Rod 25 0mmaluminumTube DriveShaft SRM 260 6 35mm 1 4in flexibleshaft DriveShaft SRM 260...

Page 28: ...onsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am 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 WARRANTY REGISTRATION To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your ECHO equipment on line at www echo usa com Other registration op...