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x7722271404 / x772000164
Pro Attachment
Operator's Manual
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may
occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. 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 serious injury.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time
of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
X7502026902
© 4/2013 ECHO Inc.
PAS-266
Series
Burn Hazard
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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Safety Manual........................3 Servicing Information ......................... 3 Parts/Serial Number........................3 Service ............................3 Echo Consumer Product Support ....................3 Warranty Registration ........................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals .................... 4 Safety..............................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..............4 International Symbols ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

  • Page 4: Additional Or Replacement Manuals

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. SAFETY...

  • Page 5: International Symbols

    Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. 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. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 6 ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
  • Page 7 The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 8: Equipment

    Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 9: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 10: Description

    Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) 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 11 Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 17. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Assembly

    7. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob (D). Front Handle Installation Note: Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. SPACING X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% 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 15: Starting Cold Engine

    The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury.  Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 16 Note: If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5. 6. Throttle Trigger After engine warm-up, grip the rear handle and front handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 17: Starting Warm Engine

    Move stop switch (A) to STOP position. 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 unit again.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 19: Air Filter

    1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 20: Cooling System

    Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered “Normal Maintenance.” Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 21: Exhaust System

    5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. 6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 22: Carburetor Adjustment

    This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer.

  • Page 23: Lubrication

    Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 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 “Specifications”...
  • Page 24 7. Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully seated, and align set screw hole in coupling with hole in upper drive shaft. 8. Install and tighten set screw (D), and tighten clamping screw (C). X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Open choke Fuel at cylinder Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 26: Storage

    Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there. 8. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Drive Shaft (upper & lower) 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) flexible shaft Rotating Direction Counter Clockwise; viewed from top Shoulder Harness Optional Idle Speed 2,900 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3,900 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) 9,500 RPM X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 28: Echo Approved Optional Attachments

    PAS-266 ECHO Approved Optional Attachments Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment 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 for use with these units.

  • Page 29: Warranty Statements

    PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO ECHO PRODUCTS SOLD BY AUTHORIZED ECHO DEALERS. IT IS EXTENDED TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY, AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS EXCEPT FOR EMISSION RELATED PARTS. 1-800-432-ECHO.
  • Page 30 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS (&+2 3RZHU %OHQGŒ 7ZR6WURNH 2LO THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY: PD[LPXP ® DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES MERCHANTABILITY 99922201032 11/18/2011 X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 31: Notes

    PAS-266 NOTES NOTES X7502026902 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 32 ECHO, INCORPORATED T44211001001/T44211999999 T44312001001/T44312999999 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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