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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS,

SRM - 2601
SRM - 2610
Serial Number 001001 & Up

WARNING    

     DANGER

   WARNING   

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

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.

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Summary of Contents for SRM - 2601

Page 1: ...his product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s Manu...

Page 2: ...10 Contents 10 Blade Terms and Definitions 10 Emission Control 11 Specifications 13 Assembly 14 Drive Shaft Power Head 14 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 14 Plastic Shield Installation 15 Nylon H...

Page 3: ...e 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 ex...

Page 4: ...chment does not 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 DO...

Page 5: ...loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Inspect shield for damage...

Page 6: ...tart 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 s...

Page 7: ...your grip on the Trimmer Brush Cutter handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used...

Page 8: ...e 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 s...

Page 9: ...ion Repetitive Stress 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 are...

Page 10: ...ON The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre assembled for your convenience Due to packaging restrictions shield installation and other assembly may be necessary After opening the carton che...

Page 11: ...ngine EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyFAMILY 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 3 5 7 18 26 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY VEH025UB24RA DISPLACEMENT 25 4cc...

Page 12: ...edtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 12 BLADE Circular blade for grass weed or brush cutting applications Harness metal shield U handles r...

Page 13: ...15 M TB E O il 5 0 1 E C H O H ig h P e rfo rm a nc e tw o strok e a ir co ole d e ng ine o il F ue l Ta nk C a p ac ity 0 6 9 lit 2 3 4 U S fl o z S tarte r S ys te m A uto m a tic R e w ind S ta rte...

Page 14: ...housing is midway between the two arrows on shaft 4 Tighten bolt A A A THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS 1 Close choke and remove air filter cover 2 Connect ignition stop leads A and B 3 Place thro...

Page 15: ...eld align holes Install three 3 screws from bottom through plate and shield into gearcase 4 Reassemble adapter plate onto threaded shafts NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Tools Required HeadLockingTool Pa...

Page 16: ...installation of Harness Clamp included in the Blade Conversion Kit or U Handle Blade Conversion Kit If your unit does not have a clamp follow these directions Tools Required Screwdriver 8mmx10mmOpenEn...

Page 17: ...mm L H Nut 1 2x22mmSplitPin 3 Install upper plate D on splined shaft 20 mm center hole blade requires use of Upper Plate D with 20 mm pilot 25 mm center hole blade requires use of upper plate D with...

Page 18: ...lutch case 6 Loosen two 2 rear handle screws H and pull rear handle I from the drive shaft assembly 7 Loosen four 4 screws and remove front handle J 8 PositionlowerU Handlebracket K 400mm 15 3 4in fro...

Page 19: ...inkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture F Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 14 Connect ignition leads A and B 15 Remove left side clutch case bolt P Insta...

Page 20: ...U Handle BladeConversionKitP N99944200451 MUFFLER BRACKET INSTALLATION Tools Required 4mm Hex Wrench PartsRequired MufflerBracketKitP N10099057730 IMPORTANT Use of the Brush Cutter on U S Forest land...

Page 21: ...heavy woody growth 3 4 in 19 mm diameter or larger U Handle BladeConversionKitP N99944200521isrequiredforuse with this blade Brush Clearing Blade P N 69500120330 is designed for cutting brush and wood...

Page 22: ...ion Mixing Follow directions on the oil container Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling otherwise serious personal injury may result Use an appro...

Page 23: ...days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit...

Page 24: ...mmerisinuse OPERATION Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and instructions for safe operation Refer to the Safety Manual provided with the unit for proper trimming and b...

Page 25: ...pen Choke Run Move the choke lever to the OPEN RUN position Restart engine if necessary and allow to warm up running at idle for several minutes STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same...

Page 26: ...duled maintenance will help your trimmer 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 he...

Page 27: ...p s n I 2 L I l e d s a p s i h c a g a p A r o d a i c n e l i s r a z a l p m e e R r a n o i c c e p s n I 2 R I n i s l u p m i e d e j E e l b a c e d s o l e d o m e l b i x e l f r a s a r g n...

Page 28: ...choke Cold Start Position This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area 2 Remove the air cleaner cover Clean an...

Page 29: ...evel2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 4 mm Hex Wrench 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in medium bristle cleaning brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating tem...

Page 30: ...ORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 7 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel ta...

Page 31: ...ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with California Emission Regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration a...

Page 32: ...er fill NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level1 Tools Required Head locking tool if head is to be removed PartsRequired ECHO0 095 NylonTrimmerLine12m 40feet long 1 Hold drum A and turn spool B CW clockwise unti...

Page 33: ...C remainsand place ends of line in notches E in spool B 5 Feed ends of line through housing eyelets F and place spool B over drive G Align pegs H on drive with notches in spool and push spool into dru...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...rical problem Turn switch on See your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Adjust 0 65mm 0 026in Clean or replace Cl...

Page 36: ...the stop switch A in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the scr...

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Page 40: ...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 CARD This card...

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