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Echo PE-266 Operator's Manual

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Summary of PE-266

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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 x750202...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Table of contents pe-266/s table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction .................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pe-266/s introduction x7502026302 3 © 3/2013 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 and the safety manual. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pe-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 ...

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    Pe-266/s safety x7502026302 5 © 3/2013 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 opera...

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    6 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pe-266/s breathing protection wear a facemask 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 sle...

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    Pe-266/s safety x7502026302 7 © 3/2013 echo inc. • if you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration. Repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the...

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    8 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Safety pe-266/s avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo...

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    Pe-266/s emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7502026302 9 © 3/2013 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) epa 2010 and later and/or c.A.R.B. Tier iii the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on ...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Description pe-266/s 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...

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    Pe-266/s description x7502026302 11 © 3/2013 echo inc. 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout l...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Contents pe-266/s 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 13: Assembly

    Pe-266/s assembly x7502026302 13 © 3/2013 echo inc. Assembly drive shaft/power head 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (b) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive shaft location bolt (a). 3. Remove dust cap and carefully fit dri...

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    14 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Assembly pe-266/s 3. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (f, g) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (f, g) on engine. 4. Secure ignition leads behind air filter case with clip (h). 5. Install air filter and cover. Front handle 1. Position front handle in comfor...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Pe-266/s operation x7502026302 15 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 remo...

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    16 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pe-266/s • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • never refuel a unit when the engine is hot or running! • do not fill fuel tanks indoors. Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • d...

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    Pe-266/s operation x7502026302 17 © 3/2013 echo inc. Starting cold engine the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could...

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    18 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pe-266/s 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. N...

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    Pe-266/s operation x7502026302 19 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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. Operation techniques engine exhaust is hot, and contains car...

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    20 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Operation pe-266/s the complete unit, specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result..

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Pe-266/s maintenance x7502026302 21 © 3/2013 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 before ...

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    22 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-266/s * replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. 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 acc...

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    Pe-266/s maintenance x7502026302 23 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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...

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    24 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-266/s 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...

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    Pe-266/s maintenance x7502026302 25 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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...

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    26 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pe-266/s 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. ...

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    Pe-266/s maintenance x7502026302 27 © 3/2013 echo inc. Blade replacement level 1. Note: replace blade when it is bent, damaged, or worn shorter than 6 inches. 1. Remove split pin (a). 2. Align hole in inner blade adapter (b) with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool (g) to prevent pto shaf...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    28 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting pe-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 troubleshoot...

  • Page 29: Storage

    Pe-266/s storage x7502026302 29 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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 30: Specifications

    30 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Specifications pe-266/s specifications model pe-266, pe-266s length (pe-266) 1760 mm (69.3 in.) length (pe-266s) 1782 mm (70.16 in.) width (pe-266) 250 mm (9.85 in.) width (pe-266s) 254 mm (10.0 in.) height (pe-266) 315 mm (12.4 in.) height (pe-266s) 335 mm (13.19 i...

  • Page 31: Warranty Statements

    Pe-266/s warranty statements x7502026302 31 © 3/2013 echo inc. 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...

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    32 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements pe-266/s 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 pr...

  • Page 33: Notes

    Pe-266/s notes x7502026302 33 © 3/2013 echo inc. Notes.

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    34 x7502026302 © 3/2013 echo inc. Notes pe-266/s.

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    Pe-266/s notes x7502026302 35 © 3/2013 echo inc..

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