Echo Pro Attachment Series PAS-266 Operator's Manual

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Summary of Pro Attachment Series PAS-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 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Table of contents pas-266 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ..................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Pas-266 introduction © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 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: Safety

    4 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety pas-266 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 e...

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    Pas-266 safety © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 5 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 operat...

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    6 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety pas-266 operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. Hand protection wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on t...

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    Pas-266 safety © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 7 vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sens...

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    8 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety pas-266 read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safety manual for instructions on safe operation. Clear the work area • spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming n...

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    Pas-266 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 9 check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage, especially if the unit is dropped. If damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaired ...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Description pas-266 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 instru...

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    Pas-266 description © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 11 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Grip - rear (right hand) handle. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevente...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Contents pas-266 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

    Pas-266 assembly © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 13 assembly power head shaft/lower shaft assembly 1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (a) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove car...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation pas-266 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 remov...

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    Pas-266 operation © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 15 • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • 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 ...

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    16 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation pas-266 1. Stop switch 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 add...

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    Pas-266 operation © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 17 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. No...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    18 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pas-266 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 r...

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    Pas-266 maintenance © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 19 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 ...

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    20 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pas-266 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 servicing...

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    Pas-266 maintenance © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 21 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 grass...

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    22 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pas-266 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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    Pas-266 maintenance © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 23 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. I...

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    24 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance pas-266 5. Remove upper flex cable (f), wipe clean, and apply a thin coating of 1/2 oz. (15ml) of grease. 6. Install cable. Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket. 7. Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Pas-266 troubleshooting © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 25 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 troubleshooti...

  • Page 26: Storage

    26 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Storage pas-266 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. Lon...

  • Page 27: Specifications

    Pas-266 specifications © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 27 specifications model pas-266 length 1010 mm (39.76 in.) width 250 mm (9.85 in.) height 250 mm (9.85 in.) weight (dry) 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.27 in.) stroke 28.0 mm ...

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    28 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Specifications pas-266 echo approved optional attachments use only echo approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and atta...

  • Page 29: Warranty Statements

    Pas-266 warranty statements © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 29 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 from...

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    30 x7502026902 © 4/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements pas-266 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 31: Notes

    Pas-266 notes © 4/2013 echo inc. X7502026902 31 notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o a kwood ro a d l a ke z u rich, il 60047 www.Echo-u s a.Com 32 t44211001001/t44211999999 t44312001001/t44312999999.