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Pro Attachment Series
Operator's Manual
MODEL
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 under-
stood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X7532091900
PAS-260
Serial Number 07001001 - 07002200
WARNING
TM
DANGER
X753000730
03/03

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  • Page 1 Serial Number 07001001 - 07002200 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 under- stood for proper and safe operation.
  • 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: Safety Instructions

    Physical Condition Hearing Protection Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing • if you are tired or sick, hearing protection whenever unit is used. • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
  • Page 5: Equipment

    Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. NOTE 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 6: Emission Control

    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 7 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 8 18. BARRIER BAR - Helps keep the cutting attachment away from the operator's legs and feet by limiting rearward movement of the unit if kick out occurs. Not for use as a handle. Allows use of all Echo-approved accessories and...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PAS-260 Unit Length ------------------------------------------------- 1025 mm (40.4 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 3.9 kg (8.6 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Stroke -------------------------------------------------------- 28.0 mm (1.10 in.) Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 25.4 cc (1.55 cu.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    SSEMBLY ATTACHMENT SHAFT ASSEMBLY Tools Required: None Parts Required: PAS Attachment Assembly 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock- out position. 3. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
  • Page 11: Pre-Operation

    Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed Storage at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. your local government for the laws affecting your area.
  • Page 12: Operation

    PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER 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. 1.
  • Page 13: Starting Warm Engine

    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 14: 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 15: Air Filter

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) 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.
  • Page 16: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Soft metal brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-8Y 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.
  • Page 17: Exhaust System

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5.
  • Page 18: 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 19: Lubrication

    When carburetor adjustment is completed, the attachment should not rotate at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools required: 5 mm Hex Wrench, Clean Rag Parts Required: ECHO LUBE 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base ® Grease.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING t l i l f f t l i t l i t l i t l i t r i t r i WARNING DANGER 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 21: Storage

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER 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.
  • Page 22 NOTES...
  • Page 23 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...
  • Page 24: 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 below.

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