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  WARNING

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 serious injury.

Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter

Operator's Manual

MODELS

SRM-265T

X7502023801

X750009721

07/08

Summary of Contents for SRM-265T

Page 1: ...refully ECHOprovidesan Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for properandsafeoperation Failuretodosocouldresultinseriousinjury Grass Trimmer Brush Cutter Operator s M...

Page 2: ...Metal Blades 26 Troubleshooting 27 Storage 28 Specifications 29 Servicing Information 32 Parts Serial Number 32 Service 32 ECHO Consumer Product Support 32 Warranty Card 32 Additional or Replacement M...

Page 3: ...sed Choke Control Run Position ChokeOpen Do not use blades String lineonly PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is use...

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: ...les 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...

Page 6: ...s provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 8EHXS 0254KG DISPLACEMENT 25 4 CC EMISSION COM...

Page 7: ...505001930 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 the instructions on them If a d...

Page 8: ...he 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 fo...

Page 9: ...____ 1 Echo Power Blend XTM 2 stroke oil sample ___ 1 NylonTrimmerHead ___ 1 wrench17x19 P N89541008030 ___ 1 lockingtool P N89751801131 ___ 1 Plastic shield ___ 1 shield plate ___ 3 5mmx16mmscrews sh...

Page 10: ...to shaft by turning it counter clockwise until head is tight against adapter plate C 4 Remove locking tool D TO ADVANCE TRIMMER LINE Tip To advance trimmer line tap trimmer head against the ground whi...

Page 11: ...n instructions included in optional kits MIN SPACING FRONT HANDLE INSTALLATION NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location 1 Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure s...

Page 12: ...l 22T Clearing Saw Blade Handle Loop Handle w or w o Barrier Bar Loop Handle w Barrier Bar or U Handle Loop Handle w Barrier Bar or U Handle U Handle Debris Shield Metal Shield Metal Shield Metal Shie...

Page 13: ...rowth 19 mm 3 4 in diameter or larger UseShoulder WaistHarness P N99944200200 Useofthe Shoulder Waist Harness is recommended for ALL Trimmer Brush Cutter use not just Blade operation The Shoulder Wais...

Page 14: ...ts these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and JASO M345 FC FD certified oil such as ECHO premium Power Blend X TM will void th...

Page 15: ...carbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to...

Page 16: ...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 17: ...P position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge 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 Rapi...

Page 18: ...E T N I A M 1 O H C E y l p p A E B U L M T e s u f o s r u o h 5 2 y r e v e 2 O H C E y l p p A E B U L M T e s u f o s r u o h 0 5 y r e v e 3 y t i r g e t n i n o i s s i m e n i a t n i a m o t...

Page 19: ...sealing edges aredeformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools req...

Page 20: ...Level2 Tools required CrossHeadScrewdriver 3 4mmHexWrench Cleaning Brush 25 50mm 1 2in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air mu...

Page 21: ...ANT 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 fuel tank...

Page 22: ...HO 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 of two tanks of...

Page 23: ...screw A should be set to the specifications found on page 29 Specifications of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed WARNING When carb...

Page 24: ...ssembly IMPORTANT Flat edge of washers D must be against drive shaft B C B D NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1 Parts Required ECHO 0 095 Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m 20 ft long 1 Shut engine off Lay unit on th...

Page 25: ...8 in line C remains and place ends of line in notches F in spool B 6 Feed ends of line through housing eyelets G and place spool B over drive H Align pegs I on drive with notches in spool and push sp...

Page 26: ...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 degree angle a specific n...

Page 27: ...l u o F e v i t c e f e d g 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...

Page 28: ...lace the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the scre...

Page 29: ...ledengineoil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 20 or E 85 Oil PowerBlendXTM Premium...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES...

Page 31: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...u 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 serial number of your uni...

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