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Echo SRM-266U Operator's Manual

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x7722271404 / x772000164
GRASS TRIMMER /

BRUSH CUTTER

Operator's Manual
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may
occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's
manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time
of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
X7502026204
© 04/2014 ECHO Inc.
SRM-266U
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  • Page 1: Brush Cutter

    Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Safety Manual ............................... 3 Servicing Information ..............................3 Parts/Serial Number............................. 3 Service ................................. 3 Echo Consumer Product Support ........................3 Warranty Registration ............................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals ........................4 Safety..................................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................... 4 International Symbols............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

  • Page 4: Additional Or Replacement Manuals

    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. SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words.

  • Page 5: International Symbols

    Fuel and oil Keep bystanders and helpers Hot Surface mixture away 15 m (50 ft.). AVOID KICKOUT. Thrown Direction of Keep bystanders at least 15 meters objects blade (50 feet) away. Beware Thrown Objects Wear Eye Protection X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 6: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Breathing Protection Wear a face mask to protect against dust. 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 7 ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.

  • Page 8: Equipment

    Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 9: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 10: Description

    Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 11 Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 23. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger. 24. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND . X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Assembly

    1. Make sure plastic debris shield (H) is properly aligned, and upper plate (A) is installed on splined PTO shaft (F). 2. Align hole in upper plate (A) with notch in gear housing (B), and insert locking tool (G) to prevent splined shaft from turning. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 14: To Advance Trimmer Line

    2 - 5 mm lockwashers, (bracket to shield). 2 - 5 mm nuts, 2 - 5 mm lockwashers (bracket to gear housing) 1. If installed remove nylon line head, upper fixing plate, shield plate, and plastic shield. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 15 (D). Turn nut counter-clockwise on PTO shaft to tighten. 3. Align hole in upper plate with notch in gear housing, and insert Locking Tool (G) to prevent splined shaft from turning. Arrow on gear housing points to notch. Tighten 10 mm nut securely. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 16: U-Handle Installation

    Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / 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. X7502026204...

  • Page 17: Balance And Adjust Unit

    Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 18: Operation With Blades

    • Brush cutters over 16.5 lbs (7.5 kg) dry weight (weight w/o fuel) require a double shoulder harness. Note: The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 19: Blade Selection

    During blade operation, the same fatigue reduction is achieved. Safety to the operator is also enhanced by reducing the possibility of blade contact with the operator's hands and feet by restricting trimmer movement. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 20: Fuel

    Collar to disconnect the trimmer from the harness. Fuel 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 21 Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 22: Starting Cold Engine

    5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5. 6. Throttle Trigger After engine warm-up, grip throttle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 23: Starting Warm Engine

    Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. 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. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an 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.

  • Page 25: Air Filter

    1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use a hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 26: Cooling System

    Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered “Normal Maintenance.” Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 27: Exhaust System

    5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. 6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 28: Carburetor Adjustment

    This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer.

  • Page 29: Lubrication

    Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance 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 available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on “Specifications”...

  • Page 30: Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions

    4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed. Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 31: Sharpening Metal Blades

    Speed-Feed® head is required. Wear Indicators 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 maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Open choke Fuel at cylinder Clean/replace air filter...

  • Page 33: Storage

    Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there. 8. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 34: Specifications

    Speed Feed® Nylon line head (2-line) with .095 Crossfire Line capacity 6m (20 ft.) Handle U-Handle Shoulder Harness Standard Idle Speed 2,900 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 3,900 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.) 10,900 RPM X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 35: Warranty Statements

    ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair or replace at ECHO’s discretion, any defective product free of charge at any authorized ECHO servicing dealer within listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions.
  • Page 36 . Gasohol which contains a 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. engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual. of unauthorized attachments.

  • Page 37: Notes

    SRM-266U NOTES NOTES X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 38 NOTES SRM-266U X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 39 SRM-266U NOTES X7502026204 © 04/2014 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 40 ECHO, INCORPORATED T42611001001/T42611999999 400 Oakwood Road T42712001001/T42712999999 Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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