Echo SRM - 410U Operator's Manual

Echo SRM - 410U Operator's Manual

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Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter
Operator's Manual
MODEL
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.
X7502163701
SRM - 410U
WARNING
X750012311
03/09

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  • Page 1 Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL WARNING 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. X7502163701 SRM - 410U X750012311...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Safety

    afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
  • Page 4 Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of ma- chine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 5 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).
  • Page 6: Emission Control

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.
  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3.
  • Page 9: Contents

    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.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    ssembly drIve shaft power head Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt (A) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove drive shaft locating bolt (B).
  • Page 11: Install Blade

    Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (E), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear housing flange points to notch location. Remove split pin (F), L.H. blade nut (G), lower plate (H), and up- per plate (D) from PTO shaft.
  • Page 12: U-Handle Installation

    handle InstallatIon Tools Required: 17 & 19 mm wrench, 4 mm hex wrench Parts Required: U-Handle, Clamp w/screws, 8 mm x 55 mm hex bolt, 8 mm flat washer 1. Remove assembling bolt (A) from right hand grip. Install right hand grip (B) onto right hand U-handle (C) until bolt hole in U- handle is visible through bolt hole in bottom of grip.
  • Page 13: Balance And Adjust Unit

    Secure the right hand U-handle by tightening 4 right handle assem- bling bolts (H) loosely. Adjust handles for comfortable operation and tighten handle as- sembling bolt (E) and 4 right handle assembling bolts (H). Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown.
  • Page 14: Optional Nylon Head Installation

    B. Thread a 6 m (20 feet) length of 2.4 mm (0.095 in) or 2.7 mm (0.105 in) ECHO line through hole in spool so that ends are the same length. C. Wind both ends of line tightly and evenly clockwise (see arrows on spool), and wind from side to side without twisting the lines.
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions Nylon Line

    6 in). A longer line will reduce engine speed, a shorter line may result in engine damage. The trimmer head rotates counterclockwise. Always cut with the head tilted to the right to deflect debris away from the operator. Always observe the SAFETY RULES on Page 5 when using the unit.
  • Page 16: Operation

    peratIon WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas.
  • Page 17 ALL Trimmer/Brush Cutter use, not just Blade oper- ation. The Shoulder/Waist Harness when used in a trimming operation with nylon line head suspends the trimmer from the operator's shoulder and reduces operator fatigue. During blade operation, the same fatigue reduction is achieved. Safety...
  • Page 18: Fuel

    WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
  • Page 19 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.
  • Page 20: Starting Cold Engine

    startIng cold engIne WARNING When engine is started, confirm that there is not any abnormal vibration or sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your DEALER to repair. After refueling tighten fuel cap firmly and check for leakage. In case of fuel leakage repair before starting operation since there is a danger of fire.
  • Page 21: Starting Warm Engine

    startIng warm engIne Press the decompression device (E). Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles.
  • Page 22: Maintenance

    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. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
  • Page 23: Air Filter

    aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air filter. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air intake grid.
  • Page 24: Fuel Filter

    fuel fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 200- 250 mm (8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container. Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling.
  • Page 25: Cooling System

    coolIng system Level 2. Tools required: Air compressor and safety nozzle, or: 4 mm Hex wrench, 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts Required: None. 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.
  • Page 26 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 & 5 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).
  • Page 27: Carburetor Adjustment

    (MSL) (96.0 kPa and below). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet MSL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet MSL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet MSL, otherwise severe engine damage can result.
  • Page 28: Lubrication

    lubrIcatIon Level 1. Tools Required: 8 & 13 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole.
  • Page 29: 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 mainte- nance. 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.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    roubleshootIng r o t i l y s t r / d r t ' n t r a e r i l i f r e t l i f r e t r o t y l r i l o r o t DANGER...
  • Page 31: Storage

    torage 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. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-410U Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1860 mm (73.2 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 630 mm (24.8 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 470 mm (18.5 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head ------------------------------ 8.3 kg (18.3 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 40.0 mm (1.58 in.) Stroke -------------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 42.7 cc (2.61 cu.
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  • Page 36 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO, 198-8711, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118 FAX: 81-428-32-6145 ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 O akwOOd , iL 60047-1564 uRich S05403001001/S05403999999 © 2009...

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