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Echo PAS-260 PRO - 03-03 Operator's Manual

Summary of PAS-260 PRO - 03-03

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    Pro attachment series tm operator's manual model pas-260 serial number 07001001 - 07002200 x7532091900 x753000730 03/03 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual with this unit and a separate operator's manual and safety manual (if av...

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    2 i ntroduction 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 as well as your attachment operator's manual and safety manual (if available) before operation. You will find these manuals e...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 3 important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. S afety decal locate this safety decal on your unit. This symbol accom...

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    4 s afety i nstructions personal condition and safety equipment warning danger pro attachment series tm users risk injury to themselves and others if the pro attachment series tm unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when ope...

  • Page 5: Warning

    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 5 safe operation warning danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with th...

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    6 e mission c ontrol epa phase 2 the emission control system for these engines are em (engine modification). Product emission durability the 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 7 1 16 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2 15 17 18.

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Spark arrestor - catalytic muffler / muffler -the muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- pas-260 unit length ------------------------------------------------- 1025 mm (40.4 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) he...

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    10 tools required: screwdriver. Parts required: barrier bar handle adjustment 1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment as- sembled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws. Barrier bar assembly note the barrier bar may be used with all attachmen...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 11 important 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. Contact your echo dealer for ordering information. After refueling • wipe any spille...

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    12 o peration starting cold engine warning danger 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. Stop s...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 13 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. Warning danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injur...

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    14 m aintenance your echo unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. 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 ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 15 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush parts required: 90030 repower tm air and fuel filter kit 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the ...

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    16 spark plug level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), soft metal brush. Parts required: spark plug, ngk bpmr-8y 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not sand blast to clean...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 17 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remo...

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    18 1. Remove muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), muffler gasket (c), and screen (d) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. 5. Replace screen if it is cracke...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 19 note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is...

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    20 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 21 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) warning danger 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 seriou...

  • Page 22: Notes

    22 notes.

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 23 notes.

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    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engin...