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Pro Attachment Series
Operator's Manual
MODELS,
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this
unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if available) with the attachment. All manuals
must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X7502093800
PAS-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
X750000840
09/99

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  • Page 1 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if available) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • 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 as well as your attachment operator's manual and SAFETY MANUAL (if available) before operation. You will find these manuals easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    TTACHMENT ERIES 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: International Symbols

    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 this Pro Attachment Series.

  • Page 5: Fuel

    WARNING DANGER Pro Attachment Series users risk injury to themselves and others if the Pro Attachment Series unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Pro Attachment Series unit.

  • Page 6: Safe Operation

    Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection — Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protec- tion whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing — Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 7 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL Operation Use Proper Clothing & Equipment • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the specified Safety Zone provided in your attach- ment manual with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated...

  • Page 8: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold -- It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.

  • Page 9: Description

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, 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 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. MUFFLER, SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire. 3.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS MOD EL PAS-2601 756 mm (29.8 in.) Shaft L ength 1015 mm (40.0 in.) Unit W idth 222 mm (8.75 in.) Width 241 mm (9.50 in.) Height 3.9kg (8.6 lb.) Weight (dry) w/C utter Head Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline eng ine 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Bore 28.0 mm (1.10 in.)

  • Page 13: Echo Approved Optional Attachments

    ECHO APPROVED OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS WARNING DANGER • Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment Series 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.

  • Page 14: Front Handle Installation

    NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD 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 warranty.
  • Page 15 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL Handling 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 16: Equipment Check

    EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit and attachment must be performed; • Check for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found.

  • Page 17: Operation

    The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run.

  • Page 18: Starting Warm Engine

    2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button/lever (A) 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 unit again.

  • 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: 1" or 2" medium bristle paint brush Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air and Fuel Filter Kit 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area.

  • Page 21: Spark Plug

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Soft metal brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug; NGK BPMR-7A, P/N 15901010230 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2.

  • Page 22: Exhaust System

    1. Close choke and remove air filter cover (A). 2. Remove spark plug lead. 3. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (B). 4. Remove screw and arm rest (C). 5. Remove cylinder cover (D). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6.

  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment

    5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: Slotted 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.

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools required: Clean Rag Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease. Drive Shaft IMPORTANT The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature automo- tive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result. 1.

  • Page 25: 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 26: Storage

    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 mainte- nance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children with drive shaft housing in an upright or horizontal position to prevent grease leakage.
  • Page 27 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur- ance 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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