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CLEANING SILENCER 

(Check

Periodically)

1. Remove the exhaust guide and silencer cover.

2. Clean deposits from the silencer and the exhaust

guide.

3. Tighten two bolts.

4. Reinstall the silencer cover and the exhaust guide.

NOTE

Clogged fins will cause poor engine cooling.

CLEANING CYLINDER FINS 

(Check

Periodically)

1. Of the bolts fixing the exhaust guide, take out the

(M6) bolt on silencer side and loosen the (M4) bolt
on the exhaust port side.

2. Remove the silencer cover.

3. Carefully remove the recoil starter housing and

clean dirt and dust from fins.

4. Reinstall the recoil starter housing and the silencer

cover.

5. Put the exhaust guide back in place and tighten two

bolts.

ADJUSTING CARBURETTOR

(As Required)

   

WARNING

WHEN CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT IS
COMPLETED, BLADES SHOULD NOT MOVE AT
IDLE, OTHERWISE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY
MAY RESULT.

Every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is
fine tuned for maximum performance.

Before adjusting carburettor, clean or replace air filter,
start engine and run several minutes to bring it to operating
temperature.

   CAUTION

When starting, idle speed adjuster should be
adjusted not to move the blades.
When there is some trouble with the carburettor,
contact your dealer.

1.

Idle Speed Adjustment.
Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw
clockwise until the blades begin to move, then turn
the screw anticlockwise until the blades stop
moving. Turn screw anticlockwise an additional 1/2
turn.

2.

Accelerate to full throttle for 2 to 3 seconds to clear
excess fuel from engine then return to idle.
Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth
transition from idle to full throttle.

T : Idle speed adjuster

Cooling fins

Two bolts

Recoil starter housing

Silencer cover

Exhaust guide

Silencer cover

Exhaust guide

Silencer

Summary of Contents for HCR-161ES

Page 1: ...ES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AVVERTENZA LEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE LE ISTRUZIONI E SEGUIRE LE REGOLE PER OPERARE IN SICUREZZA LA MANCATA OSSERVANZA DI QUESTA AVVERTE...

Page 2: ...rment or is lost please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer When renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it always include this operator s manual which provides explanation a...

Page 3: ...the word DANGER calls attentions to an act or a condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders WARNING This symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls att...

Page 4: ...D OR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR MUST BE WORN WHEN OPERATING TRIMMER Start the unit on the ground with the throttle set at idle Do not start if the blades are o...

Page 5: ...MENON WHICH AFFECTS THE FINGERS OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IS BROUGHT ABOUT BY EXPOSURE TO COLD AND VIBRATION ACCORDINGLY YOUR ECHO TRIMMER HAS SHOCK MOUNT AND RUBBERED GRIP DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INTENSI...

Page 6: ...excessively worn cutting device Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when using the machine Never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorized modification When...

Page 7: ...ont handle Handle located on the frame 3 Throttle trigger lockout Device that prevents the accidental operation of the throttle trigger until manually released 4 Rear handle Handle located furthest fr...

Page 8: ...aking from the trimmer before starting the engine Never store the trimmer with the fuel in the tank a fuel leak could start a fire Always tighten fuel caps on trimmer and container HANDLING FUEL CAUTI...

Page 9: ...ndle to the specified position 45 or 90 to the right or left When the lock position is reached a click emanates 3 Grip the throttle trigger while pressing the throttle trigger lockout and the rotation...

Page 10: ...6 Restart engine and allow it to warm up STARTING COLD ENGINE 7 Depress throttle trigger lockout and gradually squeeze throttle trigger WARNING CUTTER BLADES WILL START MOVING AS ENGINE ATTAINS CLUTCH...

Page 11: ...o or more trimmers are being operated keep a safe distance between operators WARNING WHEN STARTING TO TRIM RUN THE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE NEVER REMOVE HANDS FROM UNIT WHEN BLADES ARE MOVING THE ENGIN...

Page 12: ...Inspect Clean 16 Silencer Inspect Tighten Clean 16 Gear Housing Grease 15 15 20h Starter Inspect 13 Blades Inspect Clean Lubricate 15 Fuel Leaks Inspect 14 Screws Bolts and Nuts Inspect Tighten Replac...

Page 13: ...l line clogged Carburettor Carburettor Fuel mixture is too rich Ignition switch off Electrical problem Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Internal engine pro...

Page 14: ...filter or clean with a nonflammable solvent if necessary Dry it completely before installation 3 Reinstall air filter with cover after installing air filter to cover NOTE Correct gap setting is 0 6 t...

Page 15: ...Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage Apply 1 2 pumps of grease every 15 20 hours of operation NOTE Use good quality lithium multi grease LUBRICATING BLADES Every 4 Hours of...

Page 16: ...E OTHERWISE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT Every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is fine tuned for maximum performance Before adjusting carburettor clean or replace air filter...

Page 17: ...the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine C Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the piston reaches...

Page 18: ...showing their materials The codes refer to the following materials dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations Mark Material PA6 GF Nylon 6 Glass fiber PP GF Polypropylene Glas...

Page 19: ...r min 3300 Carburettor Diaphragm type Ignition Flywheel magneto CDI system Spark plug NGK BPMR8Y Starter Recoil starter ES START See page 2 Clutch Automatic Centrifugal Fuel Regular grade petrol Minim...

Page 20: ...EC use of harmonized standards EN 50081 1 EN 50082 1 EN 55014 EN 55022 the requirements of Directive 2002 88 EC the requirements of Directive 2000 14 EC Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX...

Page 21: ...21 MEMORANDUM...

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Page 24: ...X753 002 90 3 X753 225 020 3 GB 7 2 SUEHIROCHO 1 CHOME OHME TOKYO 198 8711 JAPAN PHONE 81 428 32 6118 FAX 81 428 32 6145 2007...

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