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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-260

SRM-260S

Serial Number 07001001 - 07999999

X7532091402

X753000612

12/03

Содержание SRM-260 - 12-03

Страница 1: ...n 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 260 SRM 260S Serial Number 07001001 07999999 X7532091402 X753000612 12 03 ...

Страница 2: ...er 18 FuelFilter 18 SparkPlug 19 CoolingSystemCleaning 19 ExhaustSystem 20 Carburetor Adjustment 21 Lubrication 22 NylonLineReplacement 23 Sharpening Metal Blades 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 ServicingInformation 28 Parts 28 Service 28 ECHO Consumer Product Support 28 Warranty Card 28 Additional or Replacement Manuals 28 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature ...

Страница 3: ... the unit NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use 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 explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you SAFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals a...

Страница 4: ...t 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 DONOTUSEDAMAGED CRACKED BENT DULL ORIMPROP ERLYSHARPENEDBLADES Do not remove shields modify the unit or install attachments or parts not approved by ECHO Approved attachment information and replacement Operator s and...

Страница 5: ...rating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good if you are tired or sick if you are taking medication if you have taken a...

Страница 6: ...n the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power 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 prevented EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combinat...

Страница 7: ...ns or on ladders Do not over reach AvoidHotSurfaces Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is anEXAMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyengine FAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying th...

Страница 8: ...needed and the nylon line head plastic debris shield and mounting hardware shown in the contents list are pre assembled to the unit Only the front handle may need to be re positioned for comfortable operation CONTENTS ______1 Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly ______ 1 Operator s Manual ______ 1 Safety Manual ______ 1 Warranty Registration Card ______ 1 Limited Warranty Statement ______ 1 Safety Glas...

Страница 9: ...tion This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 10 THROTTLETRIGGER Springloadedtoreturntoidlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 11 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 12 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine 13 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflerco...

Страница 10: ...aining 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 Clutch CentrifugalType Vibration Isolated System Rubber cushion on engine mount heavy duty Rubber grip on front handle Operating Rod 25 0mmaluminumTube DriveShaft SRM 260 6 35mm 1 4in flexibleshaft DriveShaft SRM 260S ...

Страница 11: ...plate B on shield align holes Install three 3 screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case 4 Assemble adapter plate C onto PTO shaft NYLON LINE HEAD INSTALLATION Tools Required HeadLockingTool Parts Required Nylon Line Head 1 Be sure adapter plate C remains on PTO shaft 2 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool D 3 Thread line...

Страница 12: ...n instructions included in optional kits Grass Weed Blades Require InstallBladeConversionKit P N99944200415 Includes metal shield A barrier bar B and shoulder harness C NOTE The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit Brush Clearing Blades Require Install U Handle Blade Conversion Kit P N 99944200561 Includesmetalshield A shoulder harness with hip pad ...

Страница 13: ...1 2 in diameter 22ToothClearingBlade 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 Brush Cutter use not just Blade operation The Shoulder Waist Harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and ...

Страница 14: ...ingor handling otherwise serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors o...

Страница 15: ... Lay the unit on a flat area 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 recoil starter handle rope D until enginefires ormaximumfive 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger and ...

Страница 16: ... 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 Rapidly 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 Throttle Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine ...

Страница 17: ... 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 R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r e t l i F l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I R e n i L l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I I m e t s y S g n i l o o C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r o t s e...

Страница 18: ...t can be cleaned and 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 Fuellinehook 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90030REPOWERTM AIR FUELFILTERKIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingo...

Страница 19: ...LING SYSTEMS CLEANING 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 air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked prev...

Страница 20: ...irt 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 Assemble components in reverse order EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver Soft Metal Brush 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required SparkArrestorScreen P N14586240630 Gasket P NV104000360 A B C ...

Страница 21: ...0 hours of operation 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 ADJUSTMENT Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum of two tanks of fuel before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will i...

Страница 22: ...nch Screwdriver 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 necessary DO NOT over fill Drive Shaft SRM 260 Only 1 Loosen two 2 screws B and remove center locating screw C Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing 2 Pull flexible cable from the dr...

Страница 23: ...nes into holes in spool 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 protruding 5 Feed ends of line outward through eyelets in drum 6 Turn inner drive so that pegs in drive align with grooves in spool and push spool into drum 7 Hold spool and drum se...

Страница 24: ... 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 number of times eg 4 strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file The radius must remain A sharp corner wi...

Страница 25: ... r u T r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e 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 e...

Страница 26: ...n 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 property damage or personal injury may result 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean tw...

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

Страница 28: ...T SUPPORT 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 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...

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