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Echo SHC-266 Operator's Manual

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Summary of SHC-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 x502026...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Table of contents shc-266 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 introduction .................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Shc-266 introduction x7502026702 3 © 4/2013 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 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety shc-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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    Shc-266 safety x7502026702 5 © 4/2013 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 operat...

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    6 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety shc-266 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, jewelr...

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    Shc-266 safety x7502026702 7 © 4/2013 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 put yo...

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    8 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety shc-266 avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine is running. Equipment use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may...

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    Shc-266 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7502026702 9 © 4/2013 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 t...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Description shc-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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    Shc-266 description x7502026702 11 © 4/2013 echo inc. 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 hel...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Contents shc-266 contents after opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____ 1 - power head ____ 1 - gear case assembly ____ 1 - drive shaft ...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Shc-266 assembly x7502026702 13 © 4/2013 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 driv...

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    14 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Assembly shc-266 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. Gear housing assembly / drive shaft note: hedge ...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Shc-266 operation x7502026702 15 © 4/2013 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 remov...

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    16 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation shc-266 • 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. • do not overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately. • securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel co...

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    Shc-266 operation x7502026702 17 © 4/2013 echo inc. Starting cold engine hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. Note: the blade cover is used for transportation and stora...

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    18 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation shc-266 the blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “carburetor adjustment” instructi...

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    Shc-266 operation x7502026702 19 © 4/2013 echo inc. Stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch (a) to stop position. If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance shc-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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    Shc-266 maintenance x7502026702 21 © 4/2013 echo inc. 3. Low evaporative fuel tanks do not require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. * replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. Air filter level 1. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). ...

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    22 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance shc-266 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. 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 s...

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    Shc-266 maintenance x7502026702 23 © 4/2013 echo inc. 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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    24 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance shc-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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    Shc-266 maintenance x7502026702 25 © 4/2013 echo inc. 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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    26 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance shc-266 1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (a). 2. Carefully pump grease into fitting (a). Do not force grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25 hours of operation. 3. Wipe excess g...

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    Shc-266 maintenance x7502026702 27 © 4/2013 echo inc. 4. Install the gear housing assembly. Flat edge of washers (d) must be against drive shaft. Blades blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an authorized echo servicing dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur. Sharpe...

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    28 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance shc-266 adjustment level 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade locknuts to keep hands at a safe distance from sha...

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Shc-266 troubleshooting x7502026702 29 © 4/2013 echo inc. 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 30: Storage

    30 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Storage shc-266 storage the muffler and surrounding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long term storage (over ...

  • Page 31: Specifications

    Shc-266 specifications x7502026702 31 © 4/2013 echo inc. Specifications model shc-266 length 2170 mm (85.4 in.) width 250 mm (9.85 in.) height 254 mm (10.0 in.) weight (dry) 6.58 kg (14.5 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) stroke 28.0 mm ...

  • Page 32: Warranty Statements

    32 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements shc-266 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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    Shc-266 warranty statements x7502026702 33 © 4/2013 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 pr...

  • Page 34: Notes

    34 x7502026702 © 4/2013 echo inc. Notes shc-266 notes.

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    Shc-266 notes x7502026702 35 © 4/2013 echo inc..

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