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ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 O

AKWOOD

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OAD

L

AKE

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URICH

, IL  60047

www.echo-usa.com

CONSUMER PRODUCT

SUPPORT

1-800-673-1558

8:30 - 4:30 MON - FRI C.S.T.

S73511001001/S73511999999

 

                          

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ERVICING

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NFORMATION

PARTS

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SERIAL

 

NUMBER

Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for
your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO
Dealer.  When you do need to buy parts always have the Model
Number, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you.  You can find
these numbers on the engine housing.  For future reference, write them
in the space provided below.

Model No. _____________ Type _________SN. ______________

SERVICE

Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed
by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer.  For the name and address of
the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or
call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246)  Dealer information is also available on our
Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs,
proof of purchase is required.

ECHO

 

CONSUMER

 

PRODUCT

 

SUPPORT

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application,
operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO
Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:30 am
to 4:30 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

 

REGISTRATION

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you
register your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com. Other
registration options are by automated phone at 1-800-432-3246 or by
filling out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit.
Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and
provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to
contact you.

DEALER?

Call

1-800-432-ECHO

1-800-432-3246

or

www.echo-usa.com

ADDITIONAL

 

OR

 

REPLACEMENT

 

MANUALS

Safety Manuals  in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at
www.echo-usa.com.
Operator's and Parts Manuals are available by:
• Downloading free from www.echo-usa.com
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit,

part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge is required for each video.

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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