Echo PB-265L User's Manual
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1. Spark Arrestor Muffler w Catalyst Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil Power Blend Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 66 lit 22 3 US fl oz Recoil Starter System 1 30 Automatic Recoil Starter Idle Speed 2 00 3 300 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed 6 700 7 200 RPM Maximum Air Speed Measured at pipe end 59 1 m sec 132 mph Average Air Volume Measured at pipe end 10 2 m min 361 cu ft min Sound Level at 50 ft dB A scale per ANSI B175 2 65 dB A Power BLOWER 23 OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find these numbers on2. 2 Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes 3 Set engine speed with throttle position lever A 4 Use lower speed to blow dry grass and leaves from walks patios and drives 5 Additional speed may be necessary to clean leaves from a lawn or flower bed 6 Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel dirt snow bottles or cans from a driveway street parking lot or stadium NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task Remember the higher the engine speed the louder the blower noise Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds and by dampening material with water mist when necessary Keep debris on your property Be Smart be a good neighbor Power BLOWER 1 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower 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 maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs SKILL LEVELS Levell Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level3 Experience required Specialized tools are required Echo recommends th
3. Allows for full range ofmovement STICK HANDLE Used by operator to direct air flow CONTENTS E Re Ep RE Re RE EJ E EA Power Head Flex Pipe Swivel Pipe Straight Pipe Straight Pipe w decal Operator s Manual Warranty Registration Card ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement Plastic Bag 2 Clamps w screws Stick Handle Assembly Echo Power Blend 2 stroke oil sample i IN a IZ PowER BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL MECHO LECHE ECHO INCORPORATED 9 10 MECHO ASSEMBLY WARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result INSTALL BLOWER PIPES STICK HANDLE 1 Assemble clamps A onto both ends of flexible pipe B 2 Assemble swivel pipe C into flexible pipe B and tighten clamp A 3 Assemble flexible pipe B to elbow D on blower and tighten clamp A NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible pipe to blower elbow 4 Loosen wing nut E completely and open stick handle clamp 5 Align notches F in handle clamp with tabs G 6 Slide stick handle onto swivel pipe C Stick handle should be angled away from operator 7 Position stick handle H for comfortable operation and tighten wing nut E 8 Assemble straight pipe I onto swivel pipe C until you feel light resistance Do not force connection Hold swivel pipe and turn straight pipe c
4. Operating Blower Copyright 2006 By Echo Incorporated All Rights Reserved Maintenance Skill Levels Maintenance Intervals Air Filter Fuel Filter Spark Plug Cooling System Exhaust System Carburetor Adjustment Troubleshooting Storage Specifications Servicing Information Parts Serial Number Service ECHO Consumer Product Support Warranty Card Additional or Replacement Manuals Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica tion but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment SAFETY Power BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful informational messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words DANGER The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death ifnot avoided WARNING Thesafety alertsymbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention toan act or condition which CAN lead to serious personalinjury or death ifnot avoided CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condit
5. IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend 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 Ad DANGER Fuelis VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result e Use an approved fuel container e DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize e NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING e DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground e DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediately e Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage 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 Power BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL 17 ERES NE 4 A 8 i 5 20 400 Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel 1s a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may req
6. 2 Specifications of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed PowER BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL 19 20 MECHO TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Proen cx sm couse Remewy Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel Mixture too rich Open choke Clean replace air filter No fuel at cylinder Engine Fuel at cylinder cranks Adjust carburetor starts hard See your Echo dealer doesnt start Spark at end Stop switch off Turn switch to ON of plug wire No spark Electrical problem See your Echo dealer Interlock switch See your Echo dealer Spark gap incorrect Adjust to 65mm 0 026 in Be VENIT Covered with carbon Clean or replace P Pug P Fouled with fuel Clean or replace Plug defective Replace plug Air filter Air filter dirty Clean or replace Contaminants residues in Clean or replace Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Engine runs fuel but dies or does not Spark Plug Plug dirty worn Clean and adjust or replace accelerate Cacia System Cooling system Extended operation in Clean g wy dirty plugged dirty dusty locations Spark Arrestor Spark arrestor Normal wear Replace Screen screen plugged Enone eve Internal engine problem See your Echo dealer not crank Engine runs Pipedogged clogged Pipe clog
7. PLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual Power BLOWER 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information AWN 12 11 1 Hot Decal near muffler and engine P N 89016006361 2 Sound Label located on blower housing P N X508000120 65 Category Measured at 50 ft 15m per ANSI B175 2 3 General Warning Decal located on blower housing P N 89016009461 8 MEGHO 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 SAFETY DECAL Lists important safety precautions SAFETY DECAL Lists important safety precautions SAFETY DECAL Lists important safety precautions SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture SPARK ARRESTOR CATALYTIC MUFFLER MUFFLER The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exh
8. TEL HU Power Blower Operator s Manual MODEL Pb 265L WARNING DANGER WARNING A The muffler or catalytic muffler The engine exhaust from this and surrounding cover may become product contains chemicals known iishi extremely hot to the State of California to cause Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area cancer birth defects or other otherwise serious personal injury may occur reproductive harm A WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides this Operator s Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation X753002580 X7531180400 10 06 2 MECHO INTRODUCTION 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 You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation Keep it in a safe place for future reference It contains specifications and information for operation starting stopping maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product TABLE OF CONTENTS Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information3 International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Equipment Emission Control Description Contents Assembly Install Blower Pipes Operation Starting Cold Engine Starting Warm Engine Stopping Engine
9. and engine seizure can occur when e Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder e Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted Cleaning Grill and Cylinder Fins 1 Remove accumulated debris from intake grill between backpack frame and blower housing 2 Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug 18 MECHO 3 Remove spark plug 4 Remove engine cover 7 screws 5 Loosely install spark plug to keep dirt out of cylinder 6 Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely 7 Reassemble parts in reverse order IMPORTANT Do not over tighten screws otherwise mounting holes may become stripped EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 4mm Hex Wrench Soft metal brush Parts Required Spark arrestor screen Gasket IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically 1 Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug 2 Remove engine cover 7 screws 3 Remove exhaust deflector A spark arrestor cover B gasket C and spark arrestor screen D from muffler Replac
10. at the unit be returned to your ECHO dealer for service ECHO offers REPOWER Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Just below each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task See your ECHO dealer for these parts MAINTENANCE INTERVALS COMPONENT MAINTENANCE EVERY YEARLY SYSTEM PROCEDURE REFUEL Recommended Echo Dealer Maintenance Procedures enna Someone eem gt tee mme emm D D D P pem D ECL CUL rem pem DE p ree mem D MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection 16 MECHO AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required 25 50mm 1 2 in Cleaning brush Parts required Airfilter il l Close choke Cold Start Position X D This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area 2 Remove air filter cover Brush dirt from inside cover 3 Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter Replace filter if itis damaged fuel soaked very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it e Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is
11. ations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recom mended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not required e If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physi cian before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Power BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following e Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or tw
12. aust area clear of flammable debris SERIAL NUMBER LABEL Lists model number and serial number of unit RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur FUEL TANK CAP Covers and seals fuel tank FUEL TANK Contains fuel and fuel filter AIR CLEANER Contains replaceable air filter element HANDLE Rotates downward for throttle control access Spring loaded for flexible operation THROTTLE POSITION LEVER STOP SWITCH Combination stop switch and variable speed throttle lever When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at Wide Open Throttle W O T When the lever is moved rearward to detent the blower is at idle When the lever is moved rearward past the idle detent the blower will stop CHOKE Choke is located on the side of the air cleaner Move choke lever to COLD START x to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to RUN position to open choke PURGE BULB Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank purging air from the carburetor Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times SHOULDER HARNESS Used to support unit on operator s back The straps are adjustable BLOWER PIPES Exclusive positive locking system FLEXIBLE PIPE
13. e screen if plugged with carbon deposits NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 4 Install spark arrestor screen gaskets and covers 5 Install engine cover 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 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 This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles Do not attempt to use carburetor adjustment procedures provided in the Warranty Emissions Booklet Before Adjustment Check that e Air filter is clean and properly installed e Spark arrestor screen is free of carbon Blower pipes are installed 1 Start engine run at idle for one minute 2 Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers 3 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on Page 2
14. each Avoid Hot Surfaces e Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation 5 6 MECHO EQUIPMENT CHECK WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged e Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer Do not use any attachment accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM TWC Engine and Catalyst Modification IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 6EHXS 0254KF DISPLACEMENT 25 4 cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH2 AND 2005 2006 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SOREs REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS E x00mrmz come cn An Emission Control Label is located on the unit This is an EXAM
15. ged Build up of debris Bower oris A WARNING Muffler wet with fuel Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and or explosion Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole otherwise serious personal injury may result Power BLOWER 21 OPERATOR S MANUAL STORAGE A WARNING During operation the muffler 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 Term Storage Over 30 Days Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children A WARNING Do not store where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the STOP position 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke engine oil into the 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris cylinder through the spark plug hole from exterior of unit A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required B Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine 5 Tighten all screws and nuts C Observe the pi
16. installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover FUEL FILTER Level 1 Tools required 200 250 mm 101in lengthof wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required Fuel line and filter A DANGER Fuelis VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling 1 Use aclean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Use the fuel line hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter Power BLOWER 1 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2 Tools required T Wrench Feeler gauge Parts Required Spark plug IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPMSY spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur 1 Remove spark plug and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 150 170kg cm 130 150 in Ib COOLING SYSTEM Level 2 Tools required 4mmx 130mm 5 long hex wrench cleaning brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating
17. ion which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury ifnot avoided INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Read and understand Operator s Manual Wear eyes ears and head protection Wear slip Safety Alert y resistant foot wear DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Symbol description application Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Wear hand protection Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury 9 NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit Symbol Symbol Symbol form shape description application Symbol form shape description application Ignition ON OFF Emergency stop Carburetor adjustment Low speed mixture Primer bulb Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Choke Control Choke Control Cold Start Run Position Position Choke Closed Choke Open E MT Idle Speed PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT A WARNING Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower 3 4 MECHO Physical Conditi
18. isted position Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger e Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles mmediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be pre vented A DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death Read the Manuals e Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area e Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m 50 ft while the unit is in use Take wind conditions into account avoid open doors and windows Do not point blower at people or animals Keep a Firm Grip Hold the stick handle with thumb and fingers encircling the handle n Keep a Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over r
19. on Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good if you are tired or sick if you are taking medication if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing e Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves e DONOTWEARSHORTS e DONOT WEARTIES SCARVES and JEWELRY Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles DONOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES e DONOTOPERATEUNIT BAREFOOTED Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sens
20. ounter clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection 1s firm Do not force connention 9 Assemble straight pipe with decal J to straight pipe I as in step 8 NOTE Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections Exclusive positive locking system allows pipes to be tightened If loosening occurs remove two straight pipes and install according to instruc tions 8 amp 9 OPERATION NOTE Use of unmixed improperly mixed or fuel older than 90 days stale fuel may cause hard starting poor performance or severe engine damage and void the product warranty Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TwoStroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend 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 EC certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend 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
21. r 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5 NOTE Allow engine to warm up before use STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke 1 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever A to start idle detent posi tion S 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line 3 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle D and engine should start NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use cold start procedures STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever A to idle detent position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Move throttle lever A to Go Stop position A WARNING If engine does not stop when throttle lever is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again Power BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL 13 14 MECHO OPERATING BLOWER WARNING Always wear safety glasses hearing protection face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets Read the Safety Section carefully IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving do not block blower pipe opening 1 Use only during appropriate hours
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23. ston location through the spark 6 Drainthefuel tank completely and pull the recoil plug hole Pull the recoil handle slowly until the starter handle several times to remove fuel from the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it carburetor there 8 Install the spark plug do not connect ignition cable 9 Remove blower pipe assembly from unit 22 MECHO SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PB 265L Length 305mm 12 0in Width 410mm 16 1 in Height 435mm 17 1 in Weight with pipes 5 2 kg 11 5 lb Engine Type Air cooled two stroke single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement 25 4 cc 1 55 cu in Bore 34 0cc 1 34 1n Stroke 28 0mm 1 101n Carburetor Zama Diaphragm model w purge bulb Ignition System Flywheel Magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026in Exhaust System
24. the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below E KIORITZ CORP MADE IN JAPAN SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed DEALER by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or Call call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our 1 800 432 ECHO Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required or ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT www echo usa com If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application CONSUMER PRODUCT operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am SUPPORT to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before 1 800 673 1558 calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative 8 30 4 30 Mon Fri C S T WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English Spanish or English French are available free of charge from your ECHO dealer or at www echo usa com Operator s and Parts Manual
25. uire the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use e DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages 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 ALW AYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use 12 MECHO STARTING COLD ENGINE e Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope length for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position 1 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever A to START IDLE DETENT position di 2 Choke Move choke B to Cold Start x position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line 4 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle D until engine fires or maximum 5 pulls 5 Choke Move choke B to run position and if necessary restart engine NOTE If engine does not start afte
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