Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODELS, SRM - 2601 SRM - 2610 Serial Number 001001 & Up WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 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-jobdependability. 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. 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.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3 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 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 evenwith shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystanders must wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection. • Always wear hearing protection when operating unit. • Prevent accidental contact with unit and any cutting attachment.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER • Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, otherwise serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • 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.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection -Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the trimmer. Hand Protection -Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Trimmer/Brush Cutter handles.
SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area 15M (50 ft.) • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50 ft.) while the trimmer is in use.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
DESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be 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.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL EMISSION CONTROL -IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY : VEH025UB24RA DISPLACEMENT : 25.4cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHI AND 1995 - 1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modification). Emission Control Label located on Engine (EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by FAMILY).
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL S R M -2 6 0 1 1 E S R M -2 6 1 0 1 E L e n g th 1 8 0 0 m m (7 0 .9 in .) 1 8 0 0 m m (7 0 .9 in .) W id th 3 1 5 m m (1 2 .4 in .) 6 0 0 m m (2 3 .6 i n.) H e ig h t 2 8 5 m m (11 .0 in .) 2 8 5 m m (11 .0 in .) 5 .5 k g (1 1 .5 lb .) 5 .8 k g (1 2 .2 lb .) W e i g ht (d ry) w /C u tte r H e a d E ng i ne Typ e A i r c o o le d , tw o -s tro k e , s i n g le c yli nd e r g a s o li ne e n g i ne B o re 3 4 .0 m m (1 .
ASSEMBLY DRIVE SHAFT/POWER HEAD Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench A Parts Required: Power head, Drive shaft Assembly 1. Loosen, the bolt (A) at engine drive shaft clamp. 2. Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft engages into clutch mount. NOTE Lower gear housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine. 3. Turn drive shaft housing so that center line of housing is midway between the two arrows on shaft. 4. Tighten bolt (A).
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL PLASTIC SHIELD INSTALLATION (for Nylon Line Operation) Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: Plastic Shield, Shield Plate, three (3) 5mm x 15mm 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 from PTO shaft. 2. Snap the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. 3.
NOTE For SRM-2610 handle assembly refer to "U-Handle Installation page 18 instructions 1, 10, 12 - 16. ACCESSORY INSTALLATION Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200415, U-Handle / Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200521, Muffler Bracket Kit P/N 10099057730. NOTE Refer to Operation with Blades page 20 for correct Accessory / Blade equipment requirements. WARNING DANGER You must install a U-Handle/Blade Conversion Kit before operating this unit using metal blades, otherwise serious injury may result.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4. Install front handle, gear housing and shield. 5. Balance unit. a. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. b. Slide harness clamp (J) up or down until unit balances with cutting attachment approximately 2" - 3" from the ground. J c. Tighten harness clamp screw. INSTALL METAL SHIELD Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver.
U-HANDLE INSTALLATION Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, 3mm and 4mm Hex Wrench, Pliers E Parts Required: U-Handle/Blade Conversion Kit P/N 99944200521. NOTE For model SRM-2610 use Steps 1, 10, 12 - 16. 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. A 2. Disconnect ignition stop leads (A) and (B). 3. Remove inner throttle linkage from carburetor swivel (D). 4. Remove throttle linkage (E) from throttle linkage fixture (F). 5.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly around front of U-Handle bracket and clip to drive shaft as shown. 13. Place throttle linkage (E) through adjustment fixture (F) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (D). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (F).
MUFFLER BRACKET INSTALLATION Tools Required: 4mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Muffler Bracket Kit P/N 10099057730 IMPORTANT Use of the Brush Cutter on U.S. Forest land and the states of California, Oregon and Washington requires installation of optional Muffler Bracket Kit P/N 10099057730. 1. Remove upper and lower bolts from right side of starter housing. 2. Position muffler bracket (A) over bolt holes so it extends over muffler cover. 3.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Choosing the Correct Blade WARNING DANGER The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injury to yourself and bystanders. Plastic/Nylon Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used.
FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R +2 M] (mid grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 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 Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL After Refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. After Use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container.
DETERMINE OPERATION AREA WARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.) from starting area, otherwise serious personal injury may result. • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other personworking within the 15M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. 15M (50 ft.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 2. Close Choke - Cold Start. Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position. 3. Primer - Pump Bulb. Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times until fuel is visible in the “Clear” fuel return line (D). B C D 4. Start - Pull Rope. Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (E) until engine fires. 5. Open Choke - Run. Move the choke lever to the OPEN - RUN position.
2. Primer - Pump Bulb. Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line (D). 3. Start - Pull Rope. Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (E) until the engine fires. E C D STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position.
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AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle cleaning brush. 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 & screw driver supplied with unit) Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Soft Metal Brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7Y P/N 99944500071 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 air filter cover (A). 2. Remove spark plug lead. 3. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (B). 4. Remove screw and arm rest (C). 5. Remove two (2) front cylinder cover screws and cylinder cover (D). A B D C IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 7. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrester Screen Level 2.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” pages 29 & 30 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), screen holder (C), gasket (D) and screen (E) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components. 5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 6.
LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: Lithium Base 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. A NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1. Tools Required: Head locking tool (if head is to be removed) Parts Required: ECHO 0.095" Nylon Trimmer Line 12m (40 feet) long. 1. Hold drum (A) and turn spool (B) CW (clockwise) until it stops.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3. Hold the spool, opening toward you. Place index finger between the two strands and wind line, tightly and evenly, in direction of arrow marked "CC". 4. Stop when approximately 15-20 cm (6 - 8 in.) line (C) remains and place ends of line in notches (E) in spool (B). 5. Feed ends of line through housing eyelets (F) and place spool (B) over drive (G). Align pegs (H) on drive with notches in spool and push spool into drum. 6.
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. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the center mounting hole closely), missing teeth and bending. If ANY of these problems are discovered, replace the blade.
GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER OPERATOR'S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine -- starts hard Engine -- does not start Engine Cranks Remedy Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Clean Clean See your ECHO dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of
STORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER 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 REPOWERTM 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 Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find all three numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ Type No._________ SN.
