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1.

POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.

2.

THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is

prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

3.

STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.  Move switch FORWARD to

RUN, BACK to STOP.

4.

THROTTLE TRIGGER -  Controls engine speed.  Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  During acceleration,

press trigger gradually for best operating technique.

5.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear Housing assembly, Front (loop,

left hand) Handle assembly, steel drive shaft and Safety Decal.

6.

BLADE - Circular blade for grass, weed or brush cutting applications.  Harness, metal shield & U-handles required for

blade operation.

7.

METAL BLADE SHIELD - Required when unit is equipped with blades.  Do not operate unit without shield.

8.

U-HANDLE - Required for metal blade operation.

9.

HIP PAD - Used to protect hip/leg and clothing when using U-handle equipped unit.

10. SHOULDER HARNESS- An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.  Using the strap reduces

operator fatigue.

11. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head is tapped

against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

12. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. If trimmer is

operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, and engine damage may

occur.

13. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack).   MUST be installed on unit before use,

see Assembly Instructions.  Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on 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.

14. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

15. TOP GUARD - Protects operator's arm from the hot engine during normal operation.

16. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep

exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

17. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

18. 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.

19. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

20. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-

tor for starting.  Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an

additional 4 or 5 times.

21. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
22. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing.  Move choke lever  to Cold Start (

)

to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to "Run" (

) position to open choke.

23. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version and P/N 99922203508 Spanish version

are available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precau-

tions and proper operating techniques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety

Manual for complete information on safe operation.

Summary of Contents for 07001001

Page 1: ...MODEL SRM 260U Serial Number 07001001 07001350 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperand...

Page 2: ...5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 5 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 5 Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Emission Control 7 Description 8 Contents 8 Specifications 11 Assembly 12 Plastic Shiel...

Page 3: ...cals on your unit The complete unit illustration found in the DESCRIPTION section will help you locate them Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them...

Page 4: ...top immediately after releasing throttle Keep hands and feet clear of blade cutting attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving INSPECT BLADES BEFORE USE DO NOT USE DAMAG...

Page 5: ...ent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience dis...

Page 6: ...wer equipment and consult 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 pr...

Page 7: ...positions or on ladders Do not over reach EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM Engine Modification An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This...

Page 8: ...Assembly __ 1 PlasticBag co pack __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Safety Manual __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 LimitedWarrantyStatement __ 1 Plastic shield __ 1 Tool Bag __ 1 wrench17x19 __ 1 lockin...

Page 9: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 9 11 17 19 20 21 10 Safety Video 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 18 12 16 14 15 13 23...

Page 10: ...stalledonunitbeforeuse see Assembly Instructions Shield assembly includes the Cut Off Knife Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecti...

Page 11: ...aded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1ECHOHighPerformance two strokeaircooledengineoil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 19 6USfl oz Starter System Auto...

Page 12: ...o remove 3 Remove locking tool Retain lower plate blade nut and cotter pin for future use with blade conversions 4 Align plastic debris shield F with the drive shaft and install on the bottom of the g...

Page 13: ...c shield and set upper plate aside for use with blade installation Retain plastic shield shield plate and plastic shield hardware for conver sion back to nylon line operation 2 Align hole in upper pla...

Page 14: ...pin legs around shaft counterclockwise to retain 10 mm nut IMPORTANT Never reuse a cotter pin install a new cotter pin each time a blade is installed or replaced 5 Tri CutBlade M isinstalledwithGlideC...

Page 15: ...heck throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle low idle extremes are adjusted properly If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts B consult with your Echo Dealer for corre...

Page 16: ...thickets 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 Th...

Page 17: ...ewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Alw...

Page 18: ...to stabilize unit during starting Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can occur 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigge...

Page 19: ...may rotate even with the throttle trigger in idle released position 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows fre...

Page 20: ...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...

Page 21: ...s e r r A k r a p S r e l f f u M e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 2 R I x e l F t f a h S e v i r D s l e d o M e l b a C e s a e r G 2 1 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s a e r G 2 2 I e p o R r e t r a t S l...

Page 22: ...If element can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required Fuellinehook 200 250mm 8 10i...

Page 23: ...Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25or50mm 1or2in mediumbristlepaint brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatur...

Page 24: ...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 EX...

Page 25: ...ss carbon every 3 months 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 thi...

Page 26: ...should not turn at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result LUBRICATION Level1 Tools Required 8mmOpenEndWrench Screwdriver CleanRag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grea...

Page 27: ...lded loop D on the spool Pull line tight and adjust so one end is 15 cm 6 in longer than the other 4 Hold the spool opening toward you Place index finger between the two strands and wind line tightly...

Page 28: ...maintain balance A blade that is not balanced will cause unsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure Tool required Flatfile preferred Electricgrinderifspecialcareis used Round ra...

Page 29: ...r u T r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l...

Page 30: ...r spark 2 Place the stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten...

Page 31: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...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 You may...

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