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Echo SRM-266T Operator's Manual

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Summary of SRM-266T

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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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Table of contents srm-266t table of contents table of contents............................................................................................................................................... 2 introduction .................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Srm-266t introduction © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-266t 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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    Srm-266t safety © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 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 opera...

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    6 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-266t 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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    Srm-266t safety © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 7 • 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Safety srm-266t keep a solid stance • maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. Avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Av...

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    Srm-266t emission control (exhaust / evaporative) © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 9 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Description srm-266t 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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    Srm-266t description © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 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 prevent...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Contents srm-266t 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

    Srm-266t assembly © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 13 assembly plastic shield installation (nylon line operation) the plastic shield is for use with the nylon line head only. Install metal shield when using plastic or metal blades, or serious injury may result. 1. Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve ...

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    14 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Assembly srm-266t to advance trimmer line see maintenance section for nylon line replacement. Note: to advance trimmer line, tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed. Remove nylon line head note: do not disassemble nylo...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Srm-266t operation © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 15 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-266t blade selection the type of blade used must be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades must be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick-out and injury to yourself and ...

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    Srm-266t operation © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 17 fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, o...

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    18 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-266t mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel...

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    Srm-266t operation © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 19 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 additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat a...

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    20 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Operation srm-266t move stop switch (a) away from the stop position. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and ...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Srm-266t maintenance © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 21 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-266t * 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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    Srm-266t maintenance © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 23 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-266t 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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    Srm-266t maintenance © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 25 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 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-266t 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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    Srm-266t maintenance © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 27 nylon line head disassembly instructions note: for normal use, speed feed © head disassembly is not necessary. However, if circumstances require disassembly, follow these instructions. 1. Press top of locking tabs (a) on both sides of speed feed...

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    28 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Maintenance srm-266t 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed. Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation. When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the speed-...

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    Srm-266t maintenance © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 29 3. After sharpening teeth, check each tooth radius for evidence of a square (sharp) corner. Use the round (rat tail) file to renew the radius..

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    30 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting srm-266t 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 31: Storage

    Srm-266t storage © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 31 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 32: Specifications

    32 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Specifications srm-266t specifications model srm-266t length w/o cutter head 1810 mm (71.3 in.) width 250 mm (9.85 in.) height 340 mm (13.4 in.) weight (dry) w/o cutter head 5.75 kg (12.8 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore ...

  • Page 33: Warranty Statements

    Srm-266t warranty statements © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 33 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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    34 x7502026103 © 6/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements srm-266t 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 p...

  • Page 35: Notes

    Srm-266t notes © 6/2013 echo inc. X7502026103 35 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 36 t42411001001/t42411999999 t42512001001/t42512999999.