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Grass Trimmer/Brush  Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS, 

Type 1E

SRM-2400
Serial Number 562682 & Up
SRM-2410
Serial Number 503485 & Up

WARNING         DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully.  ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a
Safety Manual.  Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

X7502279506

89869554136

02/99

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for SMR-2410 TYPE 1E - 02-99

Page 1: ...s for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation X7502279506 89869554136 02 99 WARN...

Page 2: ...ration 7 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 8 Description 9 Contents 9 Blade Terms Definitions 9 Emission Control 10 Specifications 12 Assembly 13 ECHO Approved Optional Attachments 13 Plastic Shie...

Page 3: ...with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT See Description and Specification sections for full description and illustration of...

Page 4: ...is not moving INSPECT BLADES BEFORE USE DO NOT USE DAMAGED CRACKED BENT DULL OR IMPROPERLY SHARPENED BLADES Do not remove shields modify the unit or install attachments or parts not approved by ECHO A...

Page 5: ...ed EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around...

Page 6: ...ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR...

Page 7: ...ent Before starting the unit equip yourself and any other person working within the 15M 50 ft Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing Avoid Hot Surfaces During operation the co...

Page 8: ...njuries 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 h...

Page 9: ...4 5mm nuts 4 5mm lockwashers 1 Harness clamp DESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre assembled for your convenience Due to packaging restrictions shield installation and other...

Page 10: ...ENT 23 6cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH1 AND 1995 1999CALIFORNIAEMISSIONREGULATIONSFOR ULGEENGINES REFERTOOWNER SMANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS KIORITZ CORP Emission Control Lab...

Page 11: ...press trigger gradually for best operating technique 12 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine 13 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 14 MUFFLER...

Page 12: ...i s c h a r g e S p a r k P lu g N G K B P M R 7 A G a p 0 6 5 m m 0 0 2 6 i n F u e l M i x e d G a s o li n e a n d T w o s tr o k e O i l F u e l O i l R a ti o 5 0 1 E C H O H i g h P e r fo rm a...

Page 13: ...king hole in upper plate B with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool A 2 Remove split pin from hole in PTO shaft 3 Remove 10mm nut by turning it clockwise as viewed from undersid...

Page 14: ...ear housing 1 If necessary remove nylon line head and plastic shield 2 Loosely attach bracket A to shield B and attach to bottom of gear housing C with screws and nuts provided Tighten all attaching h...

Page 15: ...ear housing assembly from the drive shaft assembly IMPORTANT Prevent flexible drive cable from sliding from drive shaft housing If cable does slide free clean dirt from cable and re lubricate with lit...

Page 16: ...NOTE On model 2410 use Steps 1 10 12 13 14B 15 17 and 18 only 1 Close choke and remove air filter cover 2 Disconnect ignition stop lead A Remove bolt B and ground lead 3 Removeinnerthrottlelinkagefro...

Page 17: ...nt of U Handle bracket and clip to drive shaft as shown 13 Place throttle linkage D through adjustment fixture E and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole C Check throttle for fr...

Page 18: ...hrottle linkage into bracket clamp and pinch tight with pliers 16 Loosely fold ignition leads and retain them with black wire holder N 17 Install air filter and cover 18 Balanceunit a Put on harness a...

Page 19: ...ystanders PRE OPERATION OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration Operation without specified shield a...

Page 20: ...rness 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...

Page 21: ...ng storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always...

Page 22: ...eld for damage and ensure that the cut off knife is securely in place Replace if either is damaged or missing Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Check...

Page 23: ...tates readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch b...

Page 24: ...NOT close the choke WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle If attachment rotates readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see you...

Page 25: ...OUR SELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listsed see your ECHO dealer for repairs SKILL LEVELS Level 1 Easy to do Most required tools come with u...

Page 26: ...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 i o c e R n a e l C t...

Page 27: ...and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement FUEL FILT...

Page 28: ...of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead and throttle linkage end from the carbure tor swivel 2 Remove t...

Page 29: ...ools Required Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver Soft Metal Brush Parts Required Screen P N 14586240630 Gasket Lid P N 14586642031 1 Remove engine cover A See Cleaning Cooling System pages 28 29 fo...

Page 30: ...s avail able idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on page 13 Specifications of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle...

Page 31: ...6 in 15 cm longer than the other 3 Hold the spool opening toward you Place index finger between the two strands and wind line tightly and evenly in direction of arrowmarked CC 4 Stopwhenapproximately...

Page 32: ...and can result in blade failure 8 tooth Blade Tool required Flat file preferred Electric grinder if special care is used Round rat tail file for gullet radius 1 File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a...

Page 33: ...Echo dealer Fuelstrainerclogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Cause Turnswitchon See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Sparkgapincorrect Coveredwithcarbon Fouledwithfuel Sparkplugdefective Clean Cl...

Page 34: ...form 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...

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Page 36: ...of your unit to help your Customer Assistance Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the...

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