Echo 260 Operator's Manual

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    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. Operator’s manual x770209...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Table of contents 99944200563 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    99944200563 introduction x7702093505 3 © 09/2013 echo inc. 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and ...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200563 safety videos are available from your echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. Safety refer to your pro attachment series or split boom operator's manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions....

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    99944200563 safety x7702093505 5 © 09/2013 echo inc. International symbols personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when o...

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    6 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200563 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. • do not wear shorts, • do not wear ties, scarves, ...

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    99944200563 safety x7702093505 7 © 09/2013 echo inc. 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 p...

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    8 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200563 avoid hot surfaces • during operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment use this attachment with echo approved models onl...

  • Page 9: Description

    99944200563 description x7702093505 9 © 09/2013 echo inc. 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 in...

  • Page 10: Contents

    10 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Contents 99944200563 contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to chec...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    99944200563 assembly x7702093505 11 © 09/2013 echo inc. Assembly fender / wheel assembly to lower drive shaft assembly do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Remove vinyl caps from attachment drive shaft tube. 2. Loosen two (2) fender/wheel assembly bracket bolts (...

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    12 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Assembly 99944200563 4. Install and seat lower drive shaft end (end with fender/wheel assembly into gear housing shaft mount. Make sure grass guide (d) is facing down toward the ground. 5. Rotate and align hole in drive shaft housing with gear housing shaft hole. ...

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    99944200563 assembly x7702093505 13 © 09/2013 echo inc. 3. Install j-handle assembly with handle grip on the left side (viewed from the operator's position) onto the upper drive shaft. Lightly snug bolts (a) to temporarily hold handle in place. Power head shaft/lower shaft assembly 1. Set power head...

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    14 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Assembly 99944200563 fender/wheel assembly adjustment dethatcher combing efficiency is best when the full weight of the dethatcher assembly rests on the tines during operation. Wheel height should be adjusted for 6 - 13 mm (0.25 - 0.50 in.) above ground for operat...

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    99944200563 assembly x7702093505 15 © 09/2013 echo inc. Front j-handle adjustment 1. Loosen two (2) j-handle bracket bolts (a). 2. Rest dethatcher tines on flat surface. Stand to left side of drive shaft housing with right hand on throttle grip and left hand on j-handle. 3. Move j-handle up or down ...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Operation 99944200563 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 completestop before ...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    99944200563 maintenance x7702093505 17 © 09/2013 echo inc. 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 bef...

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    18 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Maintenance 99944200563 gear housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (a) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary, do not over-fill. 4. Install screw plug (a). Drive shaft 1. Remove gear housing locator screw (a). 2. Loosen gea...

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    99944200563 maintenance x7702093505 19 © 09/2013 echo inc. Never replace tines with engine running. Tines are sharp, wear gloves to protect your hands when replacing them. (outer five (5) rows from open reel end) 1. Hold inner tine mounting bolt from turning with 13 mm wrench inserted through open r...

  • Page 20: Storage

    20 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Storage 99944200563 storage 1. Clean dethatcher attachment with a bristle brush and rinse with clear water. Do not immerse this attachment in water. Water will enter gear housing and damage gears, bearings and seals. 2. Apply thin coating of oil to metal parts to ...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    99944200563 specifications x7702093505 21 © 09/2013 echo inc. Specifications model 99944200563 shaft length 928 mm (36.5 in.) attachment width 565 mm (22.2 in.) attachment height 403 mm (15.9 in.) weight 9.6 kg (21.14 lb.) drive shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) direction of rotation away from the operator vi...

  • Page 22: Warranty Statements

    22 x77702093505 © 09/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements 99944200563 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 fre...

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    99944200563 x7702093505 23 © 09/2013 echo inc. Purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj** &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior p...

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