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SRM-280U

TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition 
spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may 
result.

ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem Check 

Status 

Cause 

Remedy 

Engine cranks - 
starts hard/ 
doesn’t start 

Fuel at carburetor

No fuel at carburetor

Fuel strainer clogged
Fuel line clogged 
Carburetor 

Clean or replace
Clean or replace
See your Echo dealer 

Fuel at cylinder

No fuel at cylinder 

Carburetor 

See your Echo dealer 

Muffler wet with fuel 

Fuel Mixture too rich 

Open choke 
Clean/replace air filter 
Adjust carburetor 
See your Echo dealer 

Spark at end of 
plug wire

No spark

Stop switch off 
Electrical problem
Interlock switch

Turn switch to ON 
See your Echo dealer 
See your Echo dealer 

Spark at plug

No spark

Spark gap incorrect 
Covered with carbon 
Fouled with fuel
Plug defective

Adjust to .65mm (0.026 in.)
Clean or replace 
Clean or replace 
Replace plug 

Engine runs, 
but dies or 
does not 
accelerate 
properly 

Air filter 

Air filter dirty

Normal wear 

Clean or replace 

Fuel filter 

Fuel filter dirty

Contaminants/residues 
in fuel 

Replace 

Fuel vent

Fuel vent plugged 

Contaminants/residues 
in fuel 

Clean or replace 

Spark Plug 

Plug dirty/worn

Normal wear 

Clean and adjust or replace 

Carburetor Improper 

adjustment 

Vibration

Adjust 

Cooling System 

Cooling system 
dirty/plugged 

Extended operation in 
dirty/dusty locations

Clean 

Spark Arrestor 
Screen 

Spark arrestor screen 
plugged 

Normal wear 

Replace 

Engine does 
not crank 

N/A 

N/A 

Internal engine problem  See your Echo dealer 

Содержание SRM - 280U

Страница 1: ...catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contain...

Страница 2: ...13 Plastic Shield Installation 13 Nylon Line Head Installation 13 To Advance Trimmer Line 14 Remove Nylon Line Head 14 Blade Installation 14 U Handle Installation 16 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Lead...

Страница 3: ...re reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ SN ___________________ Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO...

Страница 4: ...ls and key words and what they mean to you The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoi...

Страница 5: ...etor Adjustment Idle speed DO NOT smoke near fuel Primer Bulb Wear hand and foot protection Carburetor Adjustment Low speed mixture Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Choke Control Cold Start Posit...

Страница 6: ...on the handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a face mask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing p...

Страница 7: ...d 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 Repetitive St...

Страница 8: ...intain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach Avoid Hot Surfaces Keep exhaust area clear of...

Страница 9: ...epaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using EMISSION CONTROL EXHAUST EVAPORATIVE EPA 2010 and Later The emission control system for the engine is EM engine modification and if the second to...

Страница 10: ...the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific i...

Страница 11: ...uel filter 14 FUEL TANK CAP Covers and seals fuel tank opening 15 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT...

Страница 12: ...Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 U handle assembly ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Emission Control Warranty Statement ____ 1 Safety Manual ____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ____ 1 Plastic Shie...

Страница 13: ...lower plate E and blade nut D for future use with blade conversions 4 Align plastic debris shield H with the drive shaft and install on the bottom of the gear housing flange 5 Place shield plate I on...

Страница 14: ...assemble nylon line head 1 Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool G 2 Remove line head J by turning it clockwise until head is completely off...

Страница 15: ...lade nut clockwise to remove 4 Remove locking tool G 5 Loosely attach bracket K to shield L and attach shield to bottom of gear housing B with hardware provided 6 Tighten all shield hardware Install B...

Страница 16: ...hold U handle in position until final adjustments are completed 4 Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown 5 Install throttle linkage cable into fan cover clip...

Страница 17: ...air filter and cover Balance and Adjust Unit 1 Loosen harness clamp screw 2 Put on harness and attach unit to harness 3 Slide harness clamp up A or down until unit balances with head approximately 50...

Страница 18: ...requirements Operation With Blades Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration Operation without specified shield barrier bar or U handle and harness can result in serious personal injury Fo...

Страница 19: ...e this blade for brush or heavy woody growth 80 Tooth Brush Blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm 1 2 in diameter 22 Tooth Clearing Blade is designed for dense thickets and...

Страница 20: ...to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Echo brand p...

Страница 21: ...rbon 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 a...

Страница 22: ...y the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide o...

Страница 23: ...knee on drive shaft to stabilize unit during starting Do not apply excessive downward force or damage to unit can occur 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts...

Страница 24: ...difficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPE...

Страница 25: ...y Allow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Dual Layer Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filter Soak heavily soiled filters in water detergent solution to loosen dirt then brush lightly Rinse...

Страница 26: ...Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 130 150 in lbf 150 170...

Страница 27: ...rse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove sp...

Страница 28: ...Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before c...

Страница 29: ...cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Lubrication Level 1 Gear Housing 1 Clean all loose debris from gear case 2 Remove plug A and check level of grea...

Страница 30: ...placement Wear Gloves or personal injury may result Cutoff knife is sharp Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot 1 Cut one piece of line to recommended length 080 2 0 mm dia 20 6 m 095 2 4 mm dia 20...

Страница 31: ...ing If ANY of these problems are discovered replace the blade When sharpening a blade always remove the same amount of materials from each tooth to maintain balance A blade that is not balanced will c...

Страница 32: ...32 X7502310908 03 2014 ECHO Inc SRM 280U MAINTENANCE 3 After sharpening teeth check each tooth radius for evidence of a square sharp corner Use the round rat tail file to renew the radius...

Страница 33: ...k at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with c...

Страница 34: ...op switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and n...

Страница 35: ...nd XTM ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do no...

Страница 36: ...warranty period and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer call ECHO s Dealer Referral Center at 1 800 432 ECHO...

Страница 37: ...A or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation X G Only use gasoline which contains G Gasohol which contains a 6 7 J 9 is also approved The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed o...

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