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Pro Attachment Series

Operator's Manual

MODELS,

PAS-260

Serial Number 003001001 & Up

X7502095800

X750001860

08/00

WARNING

DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if available)
with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

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Summary of Contents for PAS-260 PRO - 08-00

Page 1: ...8 00 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s ManualwiththisunitandaseparateOperator sManualandSafetyManual ifavailable with the attachment All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failuretodosocouldresultinseriousinjury ...

Page 2: ...anual 2 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 Safety 3 Decals 3 International Symbols 4 Equipment 4 Fuel 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 8 Description 9 Contents 9 Emission Control 9 Specifications 12 ECHO Approved Optional Attachments 13 Recommended Optional Attachments 13 Assembly 13 Power Head Shaft Attachment Lower ...

Page 3: ...on necessary 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 helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you WARNING DANGER This unit can be dangerous ...

Page 4: ...el Wearslip resistant foot wear Engine choke control Ignition ON OFF Chainlubrication Primerbulb EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment Series models Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual ECHO INC will not be responsible for the ...

Page 5: ... cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repair...

Page 6: ...s ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection Wear hearing protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protec tion whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should h...

Page 7: ...ch ment manual with the required Protective Equipment and clothing WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death AvoidHotSurfaces During operation the drive shaft housing attachment bearing housing and muffler cover area may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact durin...

Page 8: ... Injuries It is believed that overusing the 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 AnextremeRSIconditionisCarpalTunnelSyndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital ...

Page 9: ... Registration Card 1 ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1 Safety Glasses 1 2 StrokeOilSample 2 6oz IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY YEHXS 0254CA DISPLACEMENT 25 4 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PHASE II EMIS SIONREGULATIONSFORS O R E REFERTO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS An Emission Control Label is located on the engine T...

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Page 11: ...trol lever is located on the top of the air cleaner case Move choke lever to COLD START to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to the RUN position to open choke 9 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 10 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine 11 DRIVESHAFTCOUPLER IncludesLocatorPinandClampingKnob 12 FRONT HANDLE The Front Handle is assemble...

Page 12: ...a p S n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 0 p a G Y 7 M P B K G N l e u F l i O e k o r t s o w T d n a e n i l o s a G d e x i M o i t a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u T O N O D d e d a e l n u e n a t c O 9 8 E B T M 5 1 r o l o h o c l a l y h t e 0 1 n ...

Page 13: ... counter clockwise 1 4 turn to lock out position 3 Carefully fit attachment lower drive shaft assembly into coupler B to decal assembly line C making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages into the upper drive shaft mount NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 4 Rotate locator pin A 1 4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole D Insure locator pin is f...

Page 14: ...e an ISO L EGD and J A S O FC certifiedoil suchasEchoPremium50 1Two strokeOil willvoidthe 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 EPA Phase II Emission Defect Warranty Explanation IMPORTANT EchoPremium2 StrokeOilmaybemixedat50 1ratioforapplica tion in all Echo engines sold in the past regardl...

Page 15: ...do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired IMPORTANT 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 Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information After Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3 m 10 ft from refueling location before starting After use DO NOT s...

Page 16: ... is adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly for proper adjustment DETERMINE OPERATION AREA WARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks glass debris etc which could be thrown by the cutting attachment when starting Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft from starting area otherwise serious personal injury may result Spectators and fellow workers must be warn...

Page 17: ...peration Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any maintenance activity STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle If cutting attach ment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjust ment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal in...

Page 18: ...RM ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle If cutting attach ment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjust ment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button lever A away from the STOP position 2 Primer PumpBulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and...

Page 19: ...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 Level1 Easy to do Most required tools...

Page 20: ...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 o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I R s t l o B s t u N s w e r c S e c a l p e R n e t h g i T t c e p s n I 1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T ...

Page 21: ...3 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 203 254 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel an approved fuel container Partsrequired 90030REPOWERTM AirandFuelFilterKit WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor...

Page 22: ...ING SYSTEM CLEANING Level2 Tools required 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 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 intak...

Page 23: ... cover C IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper 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 fueltank EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver Soft metal brush 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required ScreenP N14586251030 A B C ...

Page 24: ... 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 duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your en...

Page 25: ...y result LUBRICATION Level1 Tools required Screwdriver Clean Rag Parts Required Echo LubeTM 8 oz P N 91014 or Lithium Base 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 assembly overheating and failure can result 1 Loosen clamping knob A 2 Pull locator pin B and rotate 1 4 turn counte...

Page 26: ... 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 g u l p t a 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 u o F e v i t c e f e d g u l p k r a p S n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 0 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 e n i g n E t o n s e o d k n a r c m e l b...

Page 27: ...bris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 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 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a cle...

Page 28: ...tDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 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 register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link between you and...

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