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2 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS SRM-266T TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................... 2Introduction .................................................

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SRM-266T INTRODUCTION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 helpful...

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

4 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-266T 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-266T SAFETY © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 f...

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 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY SRM-266T 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 may...

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

SRM-266T EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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-approved att...

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

10 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) SRM-266T 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 compli...

Page 11 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label

SRM-266T DESCRIPTION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 instr...

Page 12 - - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle

12 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION SRM-266T 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be he...

Page 13 - CONTENTS

SRM-266T CONTENTS © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 your...

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 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY SRM-266T 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 15 - OPERATION

SRM-266T OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 15 To Advance Trimmer Line See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement. Note: 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 nyl...

Page 16 - • New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.; Blade Selection; may be used where ever

16 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-266T Operation With Blades Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or U-handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions. DO NOT INSTALL BLADES ON...

Page 17 - Tooth Weed/Grass Blade; is designed for grass, garden; 0 Tooth Brush Blade; is designed for cutting brush and woody; 2 Tooth Clearing Blade; is designed for dense thickets and; Use Shoulder/Waist Harness; Use of the Shoulder/Waist; ALL; Fuel

SRM-266T OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 17 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds up to 19 mm (3/4”) diameter. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth. 80 Tooth Brush Blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 ...

Page 18 - Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel

18 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-266T Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcoho...

Page 19 - 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-266T OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 19 Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to ...

Page 20 - Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to

20 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION SRM-266T 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 5 times. 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat a...

Page 21 - Purge Bulb; Stopping Engine; Throttle

SRM-266T OPERATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 21 Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. 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 5 times. 3. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and ...

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 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266T 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-266T MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266T 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 servicin...

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-266T MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 gras...

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

26 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266T 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-266T MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE SRM-266T 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 Feed...

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

SRM-266T MAINTENANCE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 fo...

Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

30 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING SRM-266T 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 TROUBLESHOOT...

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

SRM-266T STORAGE © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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. Lo...

Page 32 - SPECIFICATIONS

32 X7502026104 © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS SRM-266T SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SRM-266T 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 5.75 kg (12.8 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ...

Page 33 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS

SRM-266T WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 fro...

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

SRM-266T PRODUCT REGISTRATION © 9/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502026104 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 mi...

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