Echo PE-261 Operator's Manual page 8

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1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter.
2. STOP SWITCH - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
3. FRONT HANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and
moving the handle.
4. SHAFT DECAL (See page 3)
5. SHAFT DECAL (See page 3)
6. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris
produced during the edging operation.
7. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.
8. WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.
9. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, press trigger gradually
for best operating technique.
11. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
12. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case. Move lever to "COLD START" to close choke
for cold starting. Move lever to "RUN" position to open choke.
13. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
14. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
15. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
16. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank.
18. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT let
handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
19. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
20. AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - Contains replaceable felt element.