Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODELS SRM - 260 SRM - 260S Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 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.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.
Shaft Decal P/N 89016844830 WARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly • • • • • • • • used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. Always wear hearing protection when operating unit.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a trimmer.
Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles 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 developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
DESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been partially assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, installation of the plastic debris shield, nylon line head, and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. * Some units may be factory pre-assembled.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. 2. 3 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 9 POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- SRM-260, SRM-260S Length w/o cutter head ----------------------------------- 1795 mm (70.7 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head (SRM-260) ---------------- 5.12 kg (11.3 lb.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head (SRM-260S) -------------- 4.92 kg (10.8 lb.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL ASSEMBLY PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION (for Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 16mm screws. NOTE The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades. 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C) from PTO shaft (A). 2. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. 3.
OPERATION WITH BLADES Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use WARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or Uhandle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. Grass/Weed Blades Require: A Install Blade Conversion Kit, P/N 99944200415 Includes metal shield (A), barrier bar (B), and shoulder harness (C).
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Plastic/Nylon Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade (P/N 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. 80 Tooth Brush Blade (P/N 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 64 mm (2-1/2 in.) diameter.
PRE - OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. A NOTE Refer to Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and safe trimming techniques. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2.
STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. WARNING DANGER When engine starts, the cutting attachment may move even with the throttle trigger in idle (released) position. A 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Primer Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. 3.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 17 MAINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: 90030 REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver), Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge, Soft Metal Brush. Parts Required: REPOWERTM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90075 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. 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.
1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). C B A IMPORTANT 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. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages 19 & 20 for step by step instructions. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), and screen (D), from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. 5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. 6. Assemble components in reverse order.
1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 10 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. A WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. LUBRICATION Level 1.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. B Parts Required: ECHO 0.095 in. Nylon Trimmer Line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (A) and firmly turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) until it disengages from the inner drive. Pull spool from drum. DO NOT push in on spool when turning. A A B 3. Use one piece of new nylon line (C) 6 m (20 ft.) long and thread through the molded loop (D) on the spool.
8. Hold drum (A) firmly and turn spool (B) CCW (counterclockwise) until it stops. DO NOT push in on spool when turning. B A 9. Pull both lines out and trim to cut-off knife length. SHARPENING METAL BLADES Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING EN GIN E PR OB LEM TR OU B LESH OOTIN G C H AR T Problem C h eck Status Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor No fuel at cyli nder Engi ne cranks starts hard/ doesn't start Engi ne runs, but di es or does not accelerate properly C au se R emedy Fuel strai ner clogged Fuel li ne clogged C arburetor C lean or replace C lean or replace See your Echo dealer C arburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel at cyli nder Muffler wet wi th fuel Fuel
STORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) DANGER WARNING During operation 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. Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1.
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS 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 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. _____________ SN. ____________ SERVICE DEALER? CALL 1-800-432-ECHO OR www.echo-usa.
