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Echo SRM-400U Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
ECHO, INCORPORATED
400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
Phone : 847-540-8400
BRUSHCUTTER
WARNING
TRIMMER/
SRM-400U
DANGER
Printed in Japan 0504rd 0419 ES
X750-005 26 2
X750216-1602

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL WARNING READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564 Phone : 847-540-8400 TRIMMER/ BRUSHCUTTER SRM-400U DANGER X750-005 26 2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Safety decal: Part number 890228-09560 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ...

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    9. Always use the cutting attachments as approved and supplied by ECHO Inc. for your unit. 10. Always remain alert when operating the unit to avoid possible injury to yourself and other people.

  • Page 4: Nomenclature Have Parts

    CHAMPION CJ-6Y Recoil starter Automatic centrifugal clutch Mixture of gasoline (Unleaded, 89 octane minimum) and specially blended 50 : 1 ECHO two cycle engine oil. 1.0 (33.8 US fl oz) Nylon line cutter head Circular saw, 25 cm (10 in) 8 cutter blade, 20 cm (8 in) 60 degree bevel gears, ratio 1 : 1.33 (Counterclockwise)

  • Page 5: Assembling

    Bolts Right hand grip assembly Slot Right hand U-handle Grip assembling bolt Handle assembling bolt (8 mm) Bolt retainer tube Handle assembling bracket (upper) Handle assembling bolt (8 mm) Left handle Handle assembling bracket (lower) ASSEMBLING DRIVE SHAFT Stand engine upright on a level floor. Loosen bolts at drive shaft end of the engine.
  • Page 6 Right handle assembling bolt Right handle assembling bracket Right hand U-handle Adjustment of right handle inclination (left/right) Adjustment of right handle inclination (forward/ backward) Adjustment of left handle inclination (forward/ backward) Shoulder strap assembly Quick release latch Waist pad Loosen 4 right handle assembling bolts and insert right hand U-handle into right handle assembling bracket.

  • Page 7: Operation

    10 % ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15 % MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. OIL: ECHO brand premium two-stroke 50 : 1 oil is requirred. METRIC Mix oil and gasoline/gasohol according to instructions on the oil container label.

  • Page 8: Starting Warm Engine

    Decompression device Starter handle HOLD THE UNIT FIRMLY. STARTING WARM ENGINE Press the decompression device. When engine is warm, start it by pulling starter handle with switch positioned at START/RUN. (Keep choke lever in RUN (open) position) If engine does not start in a few tries, follow same procedures as starting a cold.
  • Page 9 Be sure the operator is properly attired and wears the type of foot, leg, head, eye and ear protection recommended both in your ECHO Operator’s Manual and by your ECHO Servicing Dealer. 4. Always wear eye protection that conforms to ANSI Z 87.
  • Page 10 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 clock- wise (see arrows on spool), and wind from side to side without twisting the lines.

  • Page 11: Shoulder Harness

    PULL Quick release latch SHOULDER HARNESS Install the harness over the both shoulders and adjust shoulder straps so that the quick release latch rests low on the right hand side. Attach the trimmer/brushcutter to the harness by means of the quick release latch. Make some practice sweeps as with a trimmer and readjust the harness as necessary for comfort and to maintain the cutter parallel to the...
  • Page 12 TO AVOID INJURY DUE TO KICKBACK OR BLADE FRACTURE, DO NOT USE THIS BLADE TO CUT BRUSH OR TREES. 3. ECHO INC. WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OF CUTTING DEVICES WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND APPROVED BY ECHO FOR USE WITH THIS UNIT.
  • Page 13 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT BLADE FOR THE JOB AS RECOMMENDED. 2. BE CAREFUL NOT TO HIT ROCKS, STONES, TREE STUMPS OR ANY FOREIGN OBJECT WHICH MAY DAMAGE THE BLADE. 3. DO NOT CUT INTO THE GROUND TO AVOID DULLING THE BLADE.
  • Page 14 Brush Blade Weed/Grass Blade (80 tooth) Upper fixing plate Box wrench TIGHTEN Locking tool Split pin Assemble cutter blade properly Gear housing Locking Adapter plate (Upper) Adapter plate (Lower) Split pin INSTALLING THE BLADE 1. The installation of the 8 tooth weed/grass blade (option) and the 80 tooth brush is exactly the same.
  • Page 15 HEAVY WEED CUTTING Install the 8 tooth 20 cm (8 in) blade. (option) Observing all precautions as listed in this manual, start the engine and using full throttle, swing the blade in an arc as you move forward slowly. The cutter rotates counterclockwise and the debris will be pushed backwards so the work area will always be visible.

  • Page 16: Maintenance And Care

    MAINTENANCE AND CARE - ALWAYS KEEP THE UNIT CLEAN - Latch Cleaner case Air filter (felt) Air cleaner cover Air filter (sponge) Fuel strainer Muffler cover Spark arrestor screen Air intake AIR FILTER Clean before using the unit. - Close choke. Disengage latch and remove air cleaner cover.

  • Page 17: Check Fuel System

    0.6 - 0.7 mm (.024 - .028 in) Idle speed adjustment screw (T) WARNING DANGER CUTTING ATTACHMENT MUST NOT TURN OR MOVE WHEN UNIT IS IDLING. CAUTION When starting, idling adjustment speed should be adjusted not to rotate the cutting attachment.

  • Page 18: Trouble Shooting

    Cutter edge Not sharpened Tooth bottom Poor performance of the engine and/or trimming mechanism can normally be prevented by carefully following instructions. Poor performances can easily be corrected even by a beginner. When the engine does not function properly check the following three (3) points first. Is engine compression adequate? Is fuel system in good condition and is enough fuel being supplied? Is electrical system in good condition and is spark plug operating normally?
  • Page 19 Table 1 Fuel strainer clogged Fuel is not reaching Fuel pipe clogged carburetor Suction insufficient Fuel is not reaching Fuel strainer clogged cylinder Carburetor out of order C.D.I. module defective Ignition coil defective No spark at high Wire connection defective tension cord end High-tension cord connection defective...

  • Page 20: Long Term Storage

    Table 2 Engine overheated Firing function defective Carburetor defective Other troubles Blade does not cut well Blade does not rotate 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.

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