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- Page 1 Grass Trimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL SRM - 265U WARNING 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. X753003262 X7532099802...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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 operating tips and SAFETY messages. -
Page 3: Safety
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. - Page 4 Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of ma- chine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
- Page 5 rass rimmer rush uTTer 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).
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Page 6: Equipment
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. 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 7: Description
Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. - Page 8 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3.
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Page 9: 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 10: Nylon Line Head Installation
WARNING The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only. Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. -
Page 11: To Advance Trimmer Line
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual to advance trImmer lIne See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement. Tip: To advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. remove nylon lIne head NOTE Do not disassemble nylon line head. -
Page 12: Install Blade
d. Remove three screws holding shield plate and plastic shield (C) to gear housing. e. Retain line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield for conversion back to nylon line head operation. 2. Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (E), and insert locking tool to prevent splined shaft from turning. -
Page 13: U-Handle Installation
The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (B). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (D,E) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (D,E) on engine. -
Page 14: Balance And Adjust Unit
4. Secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip (F). 5. Install air filter and cover. balance and adjust unIt 1. Loosen harness clamp screw. 2. Put on harness and attach unit to harness. 3. Slide harness clamp up (A) or down until unit balances with head approximately 50-75 mm (2 -3 in.) from the ground. -
Page 15: Operation
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. -
Page 16: Fuel
WARNING 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 17: Handling Fuel
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual Handling Fuel 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 18: Starting Cold Engine
startIng cold engIne WARNING 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 19: Starting Warm Engine
The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion. -
Page 20: Stopping Engine
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: Maintenance Intervals
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual maIntenance Intervals REQ'D DAILY OR 3 MONTHS COMPONENT/ MAINTENANCE EVERY YEARLY SKILL BEFORE OR 90 SYSTEM PROCEDURE REFUEL 600 HOURS LEVEL HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean I / C * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace I / R *... -
Page 22: Air Filter
aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts required: 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. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. -
Page 23: Spark Plug
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual spark plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench (combination socket wrench & screw driver supplied with unit) Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Soft Metal Brush. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. -
Page 24: Exhaust System
1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover screw and muffler cover (A). 4. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. - Page 25 rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body.
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Page 26: Carburetor Adjustment
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance 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 avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 32 "Specifications"... -
Page 27: Lubrication
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual lubrIcatIon Level 1. Tools Required: 13 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing Clean all loose debris from gear box. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. -
Page 28: Nylon Line Replacement
Level 1. Parts Required: ECHO 2.4mm (0.095 in.) Nylon Trimmer Line 12m (40 feet [two 20 ft. sections]) Echomatic Pro Trimmer Head 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Do not push spool in. Hold drum and turn spool clockwise until peg clicks and disappears from hole. -
Page 29: Sharpening Metal Blades
Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
roubleshootIng r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a... -
Page 31: Storage
rass rimmer rush uTTer peraTOr anual torage WARNING 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 32: Specifications
pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SRM-265U Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1810 mm (71.3 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 690 mm (27.2 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 505 mm (19.9 in.) Weight (dry) w/Cutter Head ------------------------------ 5.97 kg (13.2 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 33: Warranty Statements
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 34 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
- Page 35 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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Page 36: Servicing Information
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. ECHO, INCORPORATED...
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