Echo SRM - 340 manual

Grass T rimmer/Brush Cutter Operator's Manual MODEL, SRM - 340 Serial Number 03001001 - 03999999 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product con[...]

2 I NTRODUCTION 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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERA TOR ' S MANUAL Read [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystand- ers. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I [...]

4 Shaft Decal W ARNING DANGER • This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's and Safety manuals. • Blindness can occur from objects that are thrown or ricocheted even with shield in place. Operators, helpers and bystande[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Trimmer/Brush Cutter users risk injury to themselves and others if the trimmer/brush cutter is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operatin[...]

6 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 you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Ca[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide Safety Instructions To All Operators • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Op[...]

8 D ESCRIPTION Your new Echo product has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other final assembly may be necessary. Check the contents carefully, and notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer immediately if any parts are missing or damaged. Use the contents list below to check for missin[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 6 7 8 9 4 5 2 1 10 3 MODEL SRM-340 P ARTS 13 11 12 21 16 14 15 22 17 20 18 19 23[...]

10 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 acceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mo[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 S PECIFICA TIONS * Install and use U-Handle when operating any model with blade. MODEL ---------------------------------------------------------- SRM-340 Length ------------------------------------------------------------ 1835 mm (72.2 in.) Width ---- -----------------------------------[...]

12 A SSEMBL Y DRIVE SHAFT / POWER HEAD Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive shaft location bolt (A). 3 . Carefully fit driveshaft assembly to engine making sur[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 NYLON HEAD INST ALLA TION Tools Required: Locking Tool, 17x19 mm Scrench Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. 1 . Make sure plastic debris shield (F) is properly aligned, and upper plate (D) is installed on splined PTO shaft. 2 . Align hole in upper plate (D) with notch in gear housing (G),[...]

14 Install Blade Tools Required: Locking Tool, Scrench. Parts Required: Upper Plate w/ 20 mm pilot, Lower Plate, 10 mm Nut w/L.H. threads, 2 x 25 mm Cotter Pin, Blade. 1. Install upper plate (D) on splined PTO shaft, pilot side down. Blade installation requires Upper Plate (D) with 20 mm pilot. 2 . Install Blade (L) on upper plate pilot. Blades mus[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS A B C Tools Required: 8 x 10 mm Open-end Wrench Parts Required: Cable Clips 1 . Unscrew air filter cover knob and remove cover. 2 . Place inner throttle cable in slot of carburetor swivel (B). 3 . Loosen nut (A) and place threaded end of throttle link[...]

16 P RE - O PERA TION OPERA TION WITH BLADES Preparing the T rimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use W ARNING DANGER Blade use DEMANDS specific Trimmer/Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Grass/W eed Blades require: Installation of metal shield (A), accessory Barrier B[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 Plastic/Nylon Grass/Weed Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use these blades for heavy weeds or brush! 8 Tooth Grass Weed Blade - use for grass, garden vegetation, and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diam[...]

18 IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. Afte[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result[...]

20 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP positio[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO trimmer is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your trimmer achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for [...]

22 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air clean[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Scrench (combination socket wrench & screw driver) Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7A 1. Remove spark plug and check for wear or fouling. 2 . Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand [...]

24 4 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 5 . Position cover over muffler, and secure with three (3) screws. 6 . Connect spark plug lead to spark plug. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush, Wooden carbon scraper, 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Requ[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI and LO needle a[...]

26 A LUBRICA TION Level 1. Tools Required: 8 mm Open-end Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag. Parts Required: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1 . Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2 . Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3 . Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over fill. NYLON LINE REPLACEMENT Level 1 Tools R[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 3 . Use one piece of nylon line (D) and thread through the molded loop (E) on the spool spindle until ends are even. 4 . Hold spool with the tap knob in your hand and opening toward you. Place index finger between the two lines, and wind line clockwise tightly and evenly. 5 . When appro[...]

28 SHARPENING MET AL BLADES Of the three styles of metal blades that are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter, only the 8-tooth blade can be sharpened as an operator maintenance item. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, CLOSELY inspect blade for cracks (look at the bottom of each tooth and the[...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u F t a l e u f o N r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e n i [...]

30 S TORAGE W ARNING DANGER 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. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of [...]

G RASS T RIMMER /B RUSH C UTTER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 NOTES[...]

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