User manual ECHO PB-251 11-06

[. . . ] Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-251 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. X7531180000 X753002680 11/06 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. 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. [. . . ] 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. 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. POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Handling Fuel DANGER 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. 11 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. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. After use · DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. STARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. A B 3. 4. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. C D 12 IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires , or maximum 5 pulls. E ) position if necessary, restart 6. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 3-6. C 7. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed. 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. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. [. . . ] Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. A POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem C h eck Fuel at carburetor 19 Status No fuel at carburetor C au se Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Carburetor Fuel Mixture too rich Remedy Clean or replace Clean or replace See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your Echo dealer Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Adjust to . 65mm (0. 026 in. ) Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Clean or replace Replace Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Muffler wet with fuel Engine cranks starts hard/ doesn't start Spark at end of plug wire Spark at plug No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Normal wear Contaminants/residues in fuel No spark Air filter Fuel filter Fuel vent Spark Plug Carburetor Cooling System Spark Arrestor Screen Engine does not crank Engine runs, blower doesn't work or is weak/uneven N/A Blower pipe Air filter dirty Fuel filter dirty Fuel vent plugged Plug dirty/worn Improper adjustment Cooling system dirty/plugged Spark arrestor screen plugged N/A Pipe clogged Pipe loose Pipe damaged Engine runs, but dies or does not accelerate properly Contaminants/residues in fuel Clean or replace Normal wear Vibration Extended operation in dirty/dusty locations Normal wear Internal engine problem Build-up of debris Vibration Wear/Misuse Clean and adjust or replace Adjust Clean Replace See your Echo dealer Unclog Tighten Replace WARNING 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. 20 STORAGE WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes 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 maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. WARNING Do not store where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. 2. [. . . ]