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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.

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS

SRM-261

SRM-261S

X7532090002

X753000442
11/05

Summary of Contents for SRM-261S

Page 1: ...y ECHOprovidesan 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 Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator...

Page 2: ...r 17 SparkPlug 18 CoolingSystemCleaning 18 ExhaustSystem 19 Carburetor Adjustment 20 Lubrication 21 NylonLineReplacement 22 Sharpening Metal Blades 23 Troubleshooting 24 Storage 25 Specifications 26 S...

Page 3: ...tor and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited Hot Surface Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture DESCRI...

Page 4: ...ease operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Extended Operation Extreme Conditions It is believed that...

Page 5: ...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...

Page 6: ...ont loop handle and shoulder strap or shoulder waist harness are adjusted for safe comfortable operation See Assembly Section for proper adjustment IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 5EHXS 0254K...

Page 7: ...aft Decal Spanish Decal P N X505001930 P N 89016006361 Hot Decal near muffler DESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow th...

Page 8: ...e Gear Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming opera tion This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for...

Page 9: ...ssembly ______ 1 Operator s Manual ______ 1 Safety Manual ______ 1 Warranty Registration Card ______ 1 Limited Warranty Statement ______ 1 Safety Glasses ______ 1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oil samp...

Page 10: ...ar housing and insert head locking tool D 3 Thread line head onto shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against adapter plate C 4 Removelockingtool FRONT HANDLE INSTALLATION Tools...

Page 11: ...ANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration Operation without specified shield barrier bar or U handle and harness can result in serious personal injury Follow installation instructions included in optio...

Page 12: ...ClearingBlade 99944200130 isdesignedfordensethickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2 in diameter UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe Shoulder Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer B...

Page 13: ...il meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPower Blend TM will void the two stroke engine wa...

Page 14: ...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 pull...

Page 15: ...TOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapid...

Page 16: ...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 A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I...

Page 17: ...nd very dirty replace 3 If element can be 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 200 250 mm 8 10...

Page 18: ...SYSTEM Level2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25 50mm 1 2in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling ai...

Page 19: ...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 fuel tank 7 Assem...

Page 20: ...tion 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 AD...

Page 21: ...river CleanRag GreaseGun 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 nece...

Page 22: ...one on each side of barrier 3 Wind both lines tightly and evenly one on each side of barrier in the direction of arrow on bottom of spool 4 Place ends of lines into notches in spool leaving 6 in prot...

Page 23: ...nsafe handling due to vibration and can result in blade failure Tool required Flatfile preferred Electricgrinderifspecialcareis used Round rat tail file for gullet radius 1 File each tooth at a 30 deg...

Page 24: ...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 e n i g n E s n u r r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e...

Page 25: ...ANGER During operation 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 prop...

Page 26: ...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 Starter System AutomaticRewindStarter...

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

Page 28: ...If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30...

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