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2 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS SRM-266/S TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 2Introduction ................................................

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SRM-266/S INTRODUCTION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 3 INTRODUCTION 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpfu...

Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

4 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-266/S Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the...

Page 7 - • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES.; Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions; • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm

SRM-266/S SAFETY © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 7 • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES. • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work ...

Page 8 - • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position.; Read the Manuals; • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on

8 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-266/S Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) 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 ma...

Page 9 - Avoid Hot Surfaces; • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact; Equipment; Section for proper adjustment.

SRM-266/S EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 9 Avoid Hot Surfaces • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment Use only ECHO attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approve...

Page 10 - An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)

10 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) SRM-266/S An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period) The 50 or 300 hour emission c...

Page 11 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label

SRM-266/S DESCRIPTION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 11 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 inst...

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SRM-266/S CONTENTS © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 13 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 you...

Page 14 - ASSEMBLY; Plastic Shield Installation; Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapter plate (C); Nylon Line Head Installation; Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:

14 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY SRM-266/S ASSEMBLY Plastic Shield Installation (Nylon line operation) 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. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve...

Page 16 - OPERATION; Operation With Blades; • New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.

16 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-266/S OPERATION 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 rem...

Page 17 - Tooth Weed/Grass Blade

SRM-266/S OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 17 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. Blade Selection The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of mat...

Page 18 - Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel; Use an approved fuel container.

18 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-266/S 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, ...

Page 19 - Mixing Instructions; After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur.; Storage; Starting Cold Engine; entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

SRM-266/S OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 19 • Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. • Move at least 3m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container w...

Page 20 - Choke

20 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-266/S Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or ...

Page 21 - Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to; Stopping Engine; Throttle

SRM-266/S OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 21 Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ...

Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; Maintenance Intervals

22 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266/S MAINTENANCE 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...

Page 23 - Dual Layer Air Filter; Fuel Filter

SRM-266/S MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 23 Air Filter Level 1 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. 2. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer...

Page 24 - Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded; Cooling System; Level 2; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:

24 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266/S Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servici...

Page 25 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; Exhaust System; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.

SRM-266/S MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 25 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove gra...

Page 26 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation

26 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266/S Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder...

Page 27 - Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is; Lubrication; Gear Housing; Clean all loose debris from gear case.

SRM-266/S MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 27 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....

Page 28 - Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation.

28 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266/S Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions Note: For normal use, Speed Feed ® head disassembly is not necessary. However, if circumstances require disassembly, follow these instructions. 1. Press top of locking tabs (A) on both sides of Speed Fee...

Page 29 - File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of

SRM-266/S MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 29 When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed-Feed® head are worn smooth, or if holes appear, replacement of the cover or the entire Speed-Feed® head is required. Sharpening Metal Blades Three styles of metal blades are approved f...

Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

30 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING SRM-266/S TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOO...

Page 31 - STORAGE; Place the stop switch in the “OFF” position.

SRM-266/S STORAGE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 31 STORAGE 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. L...

Page 32 - SPECIFICATIONS

32 X7502026004 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS SRM-266/S SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SRM-266 SRM-266S Length w/o cutter head 1810 mm (71.3 in.) Width 250 mm (9.85 in.) Height 340 mm (13.4 in.) Weight (dry) w/o cutter head 5.56 kg (12.3 lb.) 5.49 kg (12.1 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cy...

Page 33 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS

SRM-266/S WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 33 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free fr...

Page 35 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment

SRM-266/S PRODUCT REGISTRATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026004 35 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY ! NOTE: your information will never be sold or m...

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