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Echo SRM-260 - 11-03, Operator'S Manual

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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS

SRM - 260
SRM - 260S

Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999

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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

X7502098601

X750003861

11/03

Summary of Contents for SRM-260 - 11-03

Page 1: ...ber 05001001 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operati...

Page 2: ...r 18 FuelFilter 18 SparkPlug 19 CoolingSystemCleaning 19 ExhaustSystem 20 Carburetor Adjustment 21 Lubrication 22 NylonLineReplacement 23 Sharpening Metal Blades 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 Servi...

Page 3: ...these safety decals 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 inst...

Page 4: ...stop immediately after releasing throttle Keep hands and feet clear of blade cutting attachment unless engine is shut off and cutting attachment is not moving INSPECTBLADESBEFOREUSE DONOTUSEDAMAGED C...

Page 5: ...ng Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DONOTWEARSHORTS DONOTWEARTIES SCARVES JEWELRY Wear sturdy work shoes with non skid soles DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED EXTEN...

Page 6: ...g all power 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 c...

Page 7: ...ders Do not over reach EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines is EM Engine Modification An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY i...

Page 8: ...eeded and the nylon line head plastic debris shield and mounting hardware shown in the contents list are pre assembled to the unit Only the front handle may need to be re positioned for comfortable op...

Page 9: ...st be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 10 THROTTLETRIGGER Springloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 11 SPARKPLUG Provides...

Page 10: ...ne oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 19 6USfl oz S...

Page 11: ...late B on shield align holes Install three 3 screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case 4 Assemble adapter plate C onto PTO shaft NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Tools Required HeadLockin...

Page 12: ...instructions included in optional kits Grass Weed Blades Require InstallBladeConversionKit P N99944200415 Includes metal shield A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C NOTE The Barrier Bar is NOT A HA...

Page 13: ...2 in diameter 22ToothClearingBlade 99944200130 isdesignedfordensethickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe Shoulder Waist Harness is recomme...

Page 14: ...storingor handling otherwise 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 Always...

Page 15: ...Cold Start Position 3 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat c...

Page 16: ...il fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 Start Lay the unit on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until the engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use C...

Page 17: ...e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i...

Page 18: ...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 10in lengthof...

Page 19: ...ING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25 50mm 1 2in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatu...

Page 20: ...rt 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 EXHA...

Page 21: ...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 B...

Page 22: ...dWrench Screwdriver CleanRag 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...

Page 23: ...ead through the molded 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...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 persona...

Page 27: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...nce of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and ser...

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