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Cylinder exhaust port, Engine break-in, High altitude adjustment – Echo PE-260 Serial 03001001 - 03999999 User Manual

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Spark Arrestor Screen

1.

Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A).

2.

Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from
entering cylinder.

3.

Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), screen holder (C), gasket
(D) and screen (E) from muffler body.

4.

Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.

5.

Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned
through.

6.

Assemble components in reverse order.

Cylinder Exhaust Port

Level 3.

IMPORTANT
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess
carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain
this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly
recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this
important maintenance service.

CARBURETOR

ADJUSTMENT

Engine Break-In

New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel
break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-
in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions
will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required.

High Altitude Adjustment

High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this
engine.

Level 2.

Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017).

Parts required: None.

B

C

D

E

A

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