User manual ECHO PAS-260 PRO 01-07

[. . . ] Pro Attachment SeriesTM Operator's Manual MODEL PAS-260 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. X7532099100 X753003190 01/07 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. [. . . ] Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components. Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J. A. S. O. Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J. A. S. O. FC certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend TM, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation. ) IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. · Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. · Move at least 3m (10 ft. ) from refueling location before starting the engine. 12 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. Fuel to Oil Mix - 50: 1 Ratio U. S. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. IMPORTANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. STARTING COLD ENGINE A WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward, away from the STOP position. B 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. C PRO ATTACHMENT SERIESTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. [. . . ] Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor. 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz. ) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine. [. . . ]