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1.

POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, and Recoil Starter.

2.

GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.

3.

THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during acceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

4.

STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.  Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.

5.

FRONT HANDLE - Provides a secure forward grip for holding unit. Must be positioned for proper cutting attitude
and operator comfort.

6.

DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly , Gear Housing assembly, Blade
attachment parts, Drive Shaft, and Safety Decal.

7.

NYLON CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer head
is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.

8.

CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length (5 in.) after head is tapped on the ground while nylon
cutting attachment is turning. If trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine
will overheat and engine damage may occur.

9.

PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY -  Deflects debris.  MUST be installed on unit before Nylon Line Head use
(See Assembly Instructions).  Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife and Safety Decal. Mounts on the Gear
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced
during the trimming operation.  This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.

10. THROTTLE TRIGGER -  Controls engine speed.  Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  During acceleration,

press trigger gradually for best operating technique.

11. BLADES - Circular steel blades for grass, weeds, or brush cutting applications.  (Harness, metal shield, and U-handle

required for blade operation.)

12. METAL BLADE SHIELD - Required when unit is equipped with blades.  Do not operate unit without shield.
13. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable shoulder strap that suspends the unit from the operator's shoulder.  Using

the strap reduces operator fatigue and enhances safety.

14. CHOKE - Adjusts Fuel/Air ratio for starting or running engine. The choke control is located at the top of the air filter

case. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" (

) to close choke for cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" (

)

position to open choke.

15. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
16. TOP GUARD - Protects operator's arm from the hot engine during normal operation.
17. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

18. FUEL TANK - Holds fuel and contains the fuel filter.
19. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Starts engine.  Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly.

When engine starts, return handle slowly.  DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

20. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
21. PRIMER BULB -   Primes carburetor for quick starting.  Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel

from the fuel tank, priming the carburetor for starting.  Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

22. AIR CLEANER - Filters out dirt and debris in air.  Contains replaceable filter element.
23. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202540 English version and P/N 99922203508 Spanish version

are  available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precau-
tions and proper operating techniques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety
Manual for complete information on safe operation.

MODEL SRM-340 PART DESCRIPTIONS

Summary of Contents for SRM - 340

Page 1: ...feoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe operation WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemical...

Page 2: ...and Safety Equipment 5 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 5 Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Emission Control 7 Description 8 Package Contents 8 SRM 340 Parts 9 SRM 340 Part Descriptions 10 Specificat...

Page 3: ...ecals 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 instructions on the...

Page 4: ...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 CRACKED BENT DULLOR...

Page 5: ...and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness...

Page 6: ...er 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 can be pre...

Page 7: ...surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach PRODUCTEMISSIONDURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the eng...

Page 8: ...__ 4 5mmx35mmscrews __ 4 5 mm nuts __ 1 NylonTrimmerHead __ 1 PlasticDebrisShield __ 1 ShieldPlate __ 3 5mmx16mmscrews ShieldPlate GearCase __ 1 MetalShield __ 1 MetalShieldBracket __ 3 5mmx15mmscrews...

Page 9: ...GRASS TRIMMER BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 6 7 8 9 4 5 2 1 10 3 MODEL SRM 340 PARTS 13 11 12 21 16 14 15 22 17 20 18 19 23...

Page 10: ...handle required for blade operation 12 METAL BLADE SHIELD Required when unit is equipped with blades Do not operate unit without shield 13 SHOULDER HARNESS An adjustable shoulder strap that suspends t...

Page 11: ...65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1ECHOHighPerformance two strokeaircooledengineoil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 e...

Page 12: ...D INSTALLATION Nylon line operation Tools Required Screwdriver LockingTool Parts Required Plastic Debris Shield Shield Plate three 3 5x16mmscrews WARNING DANGER The plastic shield is for use with the...

Page 13: ...er metal shield to gear housing 2 5 x 8 mm screws 2 5 mm nuts 2 5 mm lock washers bracket to shield 2 5 mm nuts 2 5 mm lockwashers bracket to gear housing 1 If installed remove nylon line head upper p...

Page 14: ...securely 4 Insert Split Pin A in hole in PTO shaft and bend pin legs around shaft counterclockwise to retain 10 mm nut IMPORTANT Never reuse a cotter pin install a new cotter pin each time a blade is...

Page 15: ...cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 5 Tighten nut A Connect 2 ignition leads from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads C on engi...

Page 16: ...D P N 35130455830 and use harness with hip pad E NOTE Model SRM 340 includes Metal Shield Standard Harness and blade mounting hardware A B C E A D Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING DANGER The type of...

Page 17: ...ring Blade use for dense thickets and saplings up to 64 mm 2 1 2in diameter SRM 340SeriesP N99944200130 Shoulder WaistHarness P N30100052131 UseoftheShoulder Waist Harness is required for blade operat...

Page 18: ...and Premium 50 1 oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD and J A S O FC certifiedoil suchasEchoPremium50 1Two strokeOil willvoidth...

Page 19: ...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 trimmer on a flat clear area and pull the re...

Page 20: ...rter 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 Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Release Thrott...

Page 21: ...e l C t c e p s n I 3 1 C I 1 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 A...

Page 22: ...it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools requir...

Page 23: ...care is used during cleaning IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from th...

Page 24: ...Soft metal brush Wooden carbon scraper 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required ScreenP N14590555730 GasketP N14586655730 1 Remove three 3 screws from muffler cover A and remove 2 Remove screen holder B gasket...

Page 25: ...eed adjustment screw C CW until the cutting attachment begins to turn then turn the screw CCW until attachment stops turning Turn screw C CCW an additional 1 4 turn 6 Accelerate to full throttle for 2...

Page 26: ...loose debris from gear box 2 Remove plug A and check level of grease 3 Add grease if necessary DO NOT over fill NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level1 Tools Required None Parts Required ECHO 0 105in NylonTrimm...

Page 27: ...lines and wind line clockwise tightly and evenly 5 Whenapproximately15 20cm 6 8in oflineremains placelines in spool notches F 6 Thread line ends through housing eyelets G and place spool in housing a...

Page 28: ...tion and can result in blade failure Sharpening 8 tooth Blades Tool required Flatfile preferred Electric grinder if special care is used Round rat tail file for gullet radius IMPORTANT If an electric...

Page 29: ...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 e t a r e l...

Page 30: ...spark 2 Place the stop switch A in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten...

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

Page 32: ...maintenance 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 mode...

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