Echo SRM-266S - Manual (Page 11)

SRM-266/S DESCRIPTION
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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 prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch
FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is loosely assembled to the Drive Shaft assembly and must
be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (right hand) Handle assembly, Gear Housing assembly,
Front (loop, left hand) Handle assembly, steel drive shaft and Safety Decal.
7. NYLON CUTTER HEAD - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer
head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
8. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5" after head is tapped on the ground. If
trimmer is operated without a cut-off knife, the line will become too long, the engine will overheat, and
engine damage may occur.
9. PLASTIC DEBRIS SHIELD ASSEMBLY - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit
before use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife. Mounts on the Gear
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris
produced during the trimming operation. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press
trigger gradually for best operating technique.
11. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
12. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
13. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
14. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing
particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
17. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to Cold
Start ( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke.
18. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
19. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.