Echo PPT-260 GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING DANGER

When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach-

ment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury

may result.

NOTE

Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-

ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have

acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.

1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail-

able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found

on page 10 "Specifications" of this manual. Turn idle screw (A)

clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease

idle speed.

GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT

WARNING DANGER

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire

before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands

when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specification Z87.1.

Level 2

Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench

• Remove two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) and relieve saw

chain tension turning adjuster slot (B) counter clockwise.

• Remove sprocket cover.

• Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar. If guide bar

is okay proceed to saw chain installation.

• Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment. Install

new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as pos-

sible.

Level 2

• Install new saw chain onto guide bar. Make sure cutting links are

faced towards the nose of the guide bar.

• Engage saw chain with sprocket.

• Secure sprocket cover with (2) two guide bar nuts.

• Follow instruction for adjusting saw chain tension page 13.