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Echo PE-2601 Operator's Manual

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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.
X7502093500
PE-2601
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
X750000750
10/99

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  • Page 1 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. X750000750 X7502093500 10/99...

  • 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 operations tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS AND MPORTANT NFORMATION 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.

  • Page 4: Decals

    • Never operate with unit positioned on left side of body. • Use only ECHO approved replacement blades on this unit. • Do not use edger blade on any brush cutter. • Edger attachment and blade are intended for edging only. • After replacing or servicing blade, arbors, nut and cotter pins must be assembled properly.

  • Page 5: Equipment

    ATTACHMENTS and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting ACCESSORIES devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.

  • Page 6: Fuel

    FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • Page 7: Safe Operation

    Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection -- ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing -- Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.

  • Page 8: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    Keep A Firm Grip • Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders.
  • Page 9 OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL 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 10: 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.
  • Page 11 OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 12 OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location 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.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS M O D E L P E -2 6 0 1 L e n g th 1 7 4 0 m m (6 8 .5 i n.) W i d th 2 2 2 m m (8 .7 5 i n.) H e i g ht 2 8 0 m m (11 .0 i n.) W e i g ht (d ry w /c utte r he a d )

  • Page 14: Assembly

    / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (D). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. 4. Install air filter cover.

  • Page 15: Front Handle

    Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine war- ranty.

  • Page 16: Equipment

    After refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.

  • Page 17: Operation

    DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 18: Starting Warm Engine

    2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING DANGER 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 edger again.

  • Page 19: Operating Techniques

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Air Filter

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25-50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air & Fuel Filter Kit. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver supplied with unit) Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Soft Metal Brush. Parts Required: 90065 REPOWER Tune-Up Kit 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 23: Exhaust System

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL Close choke and remove air filter cover (A). Remove spark plug lead. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (B). Remove screw and arm rest (C). Remove cylinder cover (D). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6.

  • Page 24: Carburetor Adjustment

    6. Assemble components in reverse order CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with California Emission Regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.

  • Page 25: Lubrication

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: Screwdriver, 8 mm Open End Wrench Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease. NOTE Grease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inchess. Remove blade and holders before greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearings.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged Clean Cranks carburetor carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at Carburetor See your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke...

  • Page 27: Storage

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL TORAGE 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 maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. WARNING DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or...

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assurance that authorized warranty work will be done. It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you. ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS...

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