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Echo PPT-260 Operator's Manual

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Power Pruner
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.
X7532092200
TM
PPT-260
Serial Number 07001001 - 07001230
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X753000770
03/03

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  • Page 1 Power Pruner 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. X7532092200 OWER PERATOR PPT-260 Serial Number 07001001 - 07001230...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION 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: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decal 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 information.

  • Page 4: International Symbols

    WARNING DANGER Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain saw safety pants or chaps are recommended. • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.

  • Page 5: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    EQUIPMENT Serious injury may result from the use of non-approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit.

  • Page 6: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION WARNING All overhead electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result. WARNING Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas.

  • Page 7: Emission Control

    Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. 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 9 23. SAFETY VIDEO - P/N 99922203100 (Not included with unit and English version only) is available for your review and purchase at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating techniques provided in detail in the Safety Manual, and is supplemental to the Safety Manual.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PPT-260 Length (Standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.76 m (9 ft. 1 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.90 m (12 ft. 10 in.) Length w/extension ---------------------------------------- 5.44 m (17 ft. 10 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- .23 m (9.06 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- .22 m (8.7 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 8.1 kg (17.9 lb.)

  • Page 11: Assembly

    SSEMBLY Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, 3 & 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly, Cutting Attachment DRIVE SHAFT POWER HEAD Loosen bolt (A). Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of lower drive shaft coupler (C).

  • Page 12: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts, consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Tighten nut (A). Connect 2 ignition leads from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (C) and (D) on engine.

  • Page 13: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension. Loosen two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) located on cutting attachment.

  • Page 14: Pre-Operation

    IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Mixing Instructions Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline.

  • Page 15: Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN Automatic Oiling System Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min.

  • Page 16: Operation

    PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 17: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Stop Switch. Move Stop Switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 18: Stopping Engine

    WARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using pruner again. PRUNING TECHNIQUES The Power Pruner is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. Remove the air cleaner cover.

  • Page 21: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-8Y P/N A42500000 Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.

  • Page 22: Exhaust System

    Remove spark plug lead. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). Remove screw and arm rest (B). Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.

  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 24: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement

    NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 10 "Specifications"...

  • Page 25: Filing Saw Chain

    FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. Tools required: 4.5 mm round File P/N 89751001130, Flat File P/N 89751100230, Depth Gauge P/N 89751400232. IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration and premature saw chain failure. WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING n i l t ' n t l i f t l i f y l r n i l Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 27: Storage

    TORAGE 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: 1.

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    • Sending a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.
  • Page 29 SUP22203726 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR MODELS: SRM-260/260S HCA-260 PAS-260 PE-260 PPT-260 SHC-260 SERIAL NUMBER 05001001 - 05999999 SERIAL NUMBER 07001001 - 07999999 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 4EHXS.0254KA DISPLACEMENT: 25.4 EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 AND 2000 AND LATER CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S.O.R.E.
  • Page 30 Pour toute assistance ou question concernant l’application, l’utilisation ou l’entretien de ce produit, appeler le service d’assistance clients ECHO au 1-800-673-1558, de 8 heures 30 à 16 heures 30 (heure normale du centre), du lundi au vendredi. Avant d’appeler, veiller à disposer des numéros de modèle et de série de l’unité afin d’aider votre représentant du service après-vente.

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