Echo PB-250LN, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...nal equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment x7722271404 x772000164 PB 250LN POWER BLOWER Burn Hazard The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause ca...

Page 2: ... The Operator s Manual 4 Servicing Information 4 Parts Serial Number 4 Service 4 Echo Consumer Product Support 4 Product Registration 5 Additional or Replacement Manuals 5 Safety 5 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 5 International Symbols 6 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 7 Equipment 11 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 12 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 12 Desc...

Page 3: ...25 Skill Levels 25 Maintenance Intervals 25 Air Filter 26 Fuel Filter 27 Spark Plug 28 Cooling System 28 Exhaust System 29 Carburetor Adjustment 31 Troubleshooting 33 Storage 35 Long Term Storage Over 30 Days 35 Specifications 36 Notes 37 Product Registration 38 Notes 40 ...

Page 4: ...and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find these numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ SN ___________________ Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your reta...

Page 5: ...ation Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer A 5 00 shipping charge will be required for each video SAFETY 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 and what they mean to you ...

Page 6: ...ic action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Carburetor Adjustment High Speed Mixture Wear Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Emergency Stop Hot Surface Fuel a...

Page 7: ...y gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition 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 DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15...

Page 8: ...g Protection Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide protection against dust plant debris and other plant matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions Proper Clothing Wear snug ...

Page 9: ...ry Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist hand arm injuries 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 sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are...

Page 10: ... grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately 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 R...

Page 11: ...andle 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 reach Avoid Hot Surfaces Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Equipment Use only ECHO attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachmen...

Page 12: ... for leaks especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using EMISSION CONTROL EXHAUST EVAPORATIVE CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for the engine is EM engine modification and if the second to last charac...

Page 13: ...ompliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission 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 ...

Page 14: ... Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 1 2 3 9 10 4 5 8 6 7 1 11 12 13 14 15 Hot Decal Sound Label General Warning Decal ...

Page 15: ...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 9 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST The muffler controls exhaust noise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot ...

Page 16: ...ctions some assembly may be necessary After opening the carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ____ 1 Power Head ____ 1 Blower Pipe upper ____ 1 Blower Pipe ____ 1 Warranty Statement ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Echo Power Blend X TM 2 stroke oil sample ...

Page 17: ...into fan case until a clicking sound is heard 3 Align tabs D with grooves E and slide lower blower pipe over upper pipe until there is light resistance Do not force connection 4 Hold upper pipe and turn lower pipe clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection is firm Do not force connection Note Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections Exclusive positive locking system al...

Page 18: ...amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Blower housing may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries if touched even if engine is off and...

Page 19: ...uel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved ECHO brand Power Fuel is 93 octane ethanol free fuel premixed with ECHO Red Armor engine oil at 50 1 ratio Use of ECHO Power Fuel is recommended to ext...

Page 20: ... Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired Move at least 3 m 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine 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...

Page 21: ... two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use Starting Cold Engine 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position Note Engine will not run if safety switch is not activated 2 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever B midway between idle and full throttle positions 3 Choke Move choke C to COLD START closed position 4 Purge Bulb Pump ...

Page 22: ...lls repeat instructions 3 6 7 Throttle Trigger After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed Note Allow engine to warm up 3 minutes before use Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle posi...

Page 23: ...sition Lever Release throttle trigger F Move throttle position lever B forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch A to STOP position If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Operating Bl...

Page 24: ...ild up run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes every hour and inspect clean the spark arrestor screen after approximately 40 hours of operation Read the Safety Section carefully To avoid engine damage due to over revving do not block blower pipe For more information scan this QR code 1 Use only during appropriate hours 2 Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes ...

Page 25: ...edges and hot surfaces Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit 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...

Page 26: ...o maintain emission integrity Air Filter Level 1 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 Every Refuel Fuel System Inspect 1 1 3 Months Air Filter Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect 1 Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect 1 Spark Plug Inspect Clean Replace 1 Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Replace 2 Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect Clean Decarbo...

Page 27: ...ry dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in he air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover Fuel Filter Level 1 Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel t...

Page 28: ...eplacement part Spark Plug Level 2 Use only NGK BPM 8Y spark plug BPMR 8Y in Canada 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 150 170 kgf cm 130 1...

Page 29: ...ed Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted Cleaning Grill 1 Brush accumulated debris from crankcase intake grill above the fuel tank Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely 3 Reassemble parts in reverse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level ...

Page 30: ...park arrestor screen gasket plate deflector and cover 5 Loosely reassemble engine cover 6 Tighten all screws securely 7 Attach spark plug lead Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield B 3 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port Never use ...

Page 31: ...bilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1 100 feet above sea level ASL 96 0 kPa To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer If the engine is ad...

Page 32: ...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 Specifications Page of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed A ...

Page 33: ...e See your Echo dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean replace air filter See your Echo dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch OFF Electrical prob lem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with car...

Page 34: ...ged Contaminants residues in fuel Clean or replace Spark Plug Plug dirty worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibration See your Echo dealer Cooling System Cooling system dirty plugged Extended oper ation in dirty dusty locations Clean Spark Arrestor Screen Spark arrestor screen plugged Normal wear Replace Engine does not crank N A N A Internal engine problem...

Page 35: ... position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 Allow engine to coo...

Page 36: ...ixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel T...

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Page 38: ...roduct on line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zu...

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