Echo PAS-260 PRO - 09-05 User Manual

Pro Attachment Series
TM
Operator's Manual
MODEL PAS-260
X7532094701
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if available)
with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X753001601
09/05

Echo PAS-260 PRO - 09-05 Specifications

General

Brand	Echo
Model	PAS-260 PRO - 09-05
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings

Hot Surface Warning

Alerts to extremely hot muffler/cover, urging caution to prevent injury.

California Proposition 65 Warning

General Safety & Manual Compliance

Stresses reading manuals for safe operation, warning of injury from non-compliance.

Safety Information and Symbols

Safety Alerts and Keywords

Explains safety alerts, symbols, and keywords used throughout the manual.

Personal Safety and Equipment

General Operation Safety Procedures

Ventilation and Hazard Warnings

Prohibits indoor operation due to poisonous emissions and warns against hot surfaces.

Work Area and Stance Safety

Equipment Use and Checks

Approved Attachments Requirement

Warns against using non-approved attachments to prevent injury and damage.

Component Identification

Fuel Handling and Mixing

Fuel Specifications and Ratio

Specifies gasoline octane, oil type, and the 50:1 fuel/oil mixing ratio.

Safe Fueling Practices

Emphasizes extreme care, approved containers, no smoking/flames, and refueling outdoors.

Starting a Cold Engine

Initial Setup for Cold Start

Positions the stop switch and choke lever for cold start.

Primer and Recoil Starter Use

Instructions on pumping the primer bulb and using the recoil starter for ignition.

Engine Warm-up Procedure

Starting a Warm Engine

Warm Start Procedure Steps

Similar to cold start but without choke, and specific steps for warm engines.

Idle Attachment Movement Warning

Stopping the Engine

Standard Engine Shutdown

Maintenance Schedule and Procedures

Recommended Dealer Maintenance

Do-It-Yourself Air Filter Care

Do-It-Yourself Fuel System Care

Do-It-Yourself Spark Plug Care

Air Filter Maintenance

Fuel Filter Replacement

Spark Plug Service

Muffler Spark Arrestor Cleaning

Cylinder Exhaust Port Service

Idle Speed Adjustment

Drive Shaft Lubrication

Upper Drive Shaft Greasing

Instructions for lubricating the upper drive shaft every 25 hours with specific grease.

Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Starting Issues Troubleshooting

Lists causes and remedies for starting issues like no fuel or no spark.

Running Issues Troubleshooting

Addresses problems like air filter, fuel filter, spark plug, and carburetor issues.

Engine Not Cranking

Long Term Storage Procedures

Storage Preparation Steps

Outlines steps like draining fuel, cleaning, lubricating, and adding oil to the cylinder.

Storage Location Guidelines

Product Specifications

PAS-260 Model Details

Covers unit length, width, height, weight, engine type, bore, stroke, displacement, etc.

Engine and Fuel Specifications

Includes carburetor, ignition, spark plug, fuel type, and ratios.

Performance and Attachment Specs

Servicing and Support Information

Parts and Authorized Service

Guides on finding authorized dealers for parts, service, and warranty repairs.

Customer Support Contact