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The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions,
other assembly may be necessary.

After opening the carton, check for damage.  Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing
parts.  Use the contents list to check for missing parts.

CONTENTS

1 - Power Head w / Upper Drive Shaft Assembly

1 - Plastic Bag (co-pack)

- 1, Operator's Manual

- 1, Warranty Registration Card

- 1, ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement

- 1, Safety Glasses

- 1, Echo Power Blend 

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 2-stroke oil sample

- 1, Barrier Bar

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Summary of Contents for PAS-260 PRO - 02-03

Page 1: ...les for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s ManualwiththisunitandaseparateOperator sManualandSafetyManual ifavailable with the attachment All manuals must be read and...

Page 2: ...OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 The Operator s Manual 2 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 Safety 3 Decals 3 International Symbols 4 Safety Instructions 4 Personal Condition and Safety Equip...

Page 3: ...for the protection of the unit NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpf...

Page 4: ...Attachment SeriesTM unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Pro Attachment SeriesTM unit Choke Control Cold Sta...

Page 5: ...believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent ex...

Page 6: ...SION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM Engine Modification IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 3EHXS 0254EA DISPLACEMENT 25 4 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA P...

Page 7: ...on check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts CONTENTS 1 Power Head w Upper Drive Shaft Assembly 1 Pl...

Page 8: ...tion to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to the RUN position to open choke 9 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 10 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 11 DRIVESHAFTCOUPLER...

Page 9: ...yl 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 DriveS...

Page 10: ...sure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft Locator pin should snap flush in coupler Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation 5 Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by...

Page 11: ...Useextremecarewhenmixing 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...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button lever A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel...

Page 14: ...ped 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 maintenan...

Page 15: ...I I I m e t s y S g n i l o o C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r o t 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 t f a h S e v i r D e s a e r G 2 1 I e p o R r e t r a t S l i...

Page 16: ...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 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwirewithoneendbent...

Page 17: ...d 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in medium bristle paint brush Cross HeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must...

Page 18: ...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 fueltank 7 Assemble components in reverse order EX...

Page 19: ...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 this important mainte...

Page 20: ...ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease Drive Shaft Upper IMPORTANT The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature automo tive grease every 25 hours of operation otherwise drive shaft...

Page 21: ...t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e...

Page 22: ...s may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication a...

Page 23: ...PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR S MANUAL 23 NOTE...

Page 24: ...tmentat1 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 Represe...

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