Echo PB-255LN, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided literature before use Failure to...

Page 2: ...Equipment 8 Equipment 13 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 14 CARB and EPA Emissions Control Information 14 Description 15 Contents 16 Assembly 17 Install Blower Pipes 17 Remove Blower Pipes 18 Ope...

Page 3: ...formation for safety operation maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or quest...

Page 4: ...tion operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before call...

Page 5: ...l injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The sa...

Page 6: ...ture Wear Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Stop Switch Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture Idle speed...

Page 7: ...CHO Incorporated Note Not all symbols will appear on your unit Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Wear Slip Resistant Footwear Beware of thrown objects Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m 50 ft S...

Page 8: ...improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good If you a...

Page 9: ...r 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 fitting durable clothing Pants should...

Page 10: ...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 caus...

Page 11: ...Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the...

Page 12: ...otection If you are approached stop the engine Avoid blowing debris towards people pets open windows or vehicles when using unit Review area to be cleared Look for potential hazards such as stones or...

Page 13: ...epairs done only by an authorized service dealer Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconnect s...

Page 14: ...l line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on t...

Page 15: ...te the safety decal s on your unit 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 T...

Page 16: ...or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts 1 Safety Decal 2 Stop Switch 3 Spark Plug 4 Safety Decal 5 Sound Label 6 Fuel Tank Cap 7 Fuel Tank 8 Recoil...

Page 17: ...g or serious personal injury may result Install Blower Pipes 1 Stand unit upright on blower base 2 Release locking ring C with a coin B or screwdriver and rotate so that lock symbol is at top of ring...

Page 18: ...resistance Do not force connection 6 Hold main pipe and turn fan head pipe clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection is firm Note Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections...

Page 19: ...e serious injuries if touched even if engine is off and blades are not moving Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Operation of this equipment might create sparks that can st...

Page 20: ...ine operation including but not limited to improper clutch engagement Diesel or alternative fuels can also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components F...

Page 21: ...AVOID repeated or prolonged skin contact AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors ECHO branded 2 stroke oils may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of rat...

Page 22: ...fuel stabilizer is added 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...

Page 23: ...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 purge bulb D until fuel is visible and flows freely...

Page 24: ...p for 3 minutes before use 8 Throttle Trigger After engine warms up depress throttle trigger or move throttle position lever to increase engine RPM to operating speed Starting Warm Engine The starting...

Page 25: ...hold the unit firmly Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Trigger Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger F Move throttle position...

Page 26: ...an result Your 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 necessa...

Page 27: ...ear during inspection COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ D SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect 1 1 Cooling System Inspe...

Page 28: ...Replace filter if it is damaged fuel soaked very 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 origi...

Page 29: ...for using an un certified replacement part Spark Plug Level 2 Parts required Tune Up Kit Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug BPMR8Y in Canada otherwise severe engine damage may occur 1 Remove spark plug an...

Page 30: ...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 Cle...

Page 31: ...ad from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Remove spark arrester cover A deflector B plate C gasket D and spark arrester screen E from muffler Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits Note Whe...

Page 32: ...ever use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder 4 Inspect heat shi...

Page 33: ...96 0 kPa To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 335 m 1 100 ft ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer If the engine is adjusted for...

Page 34: ...clockwise to decrease idle speed TROUBLESHOOTING 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...

Page 35: ...rly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or replace fuel Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminated fuel...

Page 36: ...ccumulation 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 p...

Page 37: ...retor Diaphragm with purge pump Ignition System Flywheel magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM8Y BPMR8Y in Canada Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed gasoline and two stroke oil Gas...

Page 38: ...rvice 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 Incorporated Product Re...

Page 39: ...PB 255LN PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7501186403 39 07 22 ECHO Incorporated ECHO Incorporated...

Page 40: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com P42914001001 P42914999999...