Echo PB-2620, 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 do so could result in serious injury This product complies with CAN ICES 2 NMB 2 ...

Page 2: ...ment 7 Equipment 12 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 13 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 13 Description 14 Contents 15 Assembly 16 Install Blower Pipes 16 Remove Blower Pipes 17 Operation 17 Fuel 18 Starting Cold Engine 22 Starting Warm Engine 23 Stopping Engine 25 Operating Blower 25 Maintenance 27 Skill Levels 28 Maintenance Intervals 28 Air Filter 29 Fuel Filter 30 Spark Plug 30 C...

Page 3: ...quipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment Read and understand all provided literature Literature contains specifications and information 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 questions regarding terms used in this manual visit ...

Page 4: ...When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required ECHO Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the m...

Page 5: ...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 safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides information nece...

Page 6: ...ed 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 and Oil Mixture Idle speed Fast speed Finger severing Primer Bulb DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed H T L ...

Page 7: ...e 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 Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Wear Slip Resistant Footwear Beware of thrown objects Keep Bystanders and Helpers Away 15 m 50 ft Symbol Description Symbol Description ...

Page 8: ...e shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris Hand Protection Wear sturdy no slip rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches cold environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing personal pro...

Page 9: ... operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer b...

Page 10: ...f feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI 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 A...

Page 11: ...ead the Manual Provide all users of this equipment with literature for instructions on safe operation Clear the Work Area Clear the area of children bystanders and pets At a minimum keep all children bystanders and pets outside a 15 m 50 ft radius outside the 15 m 50 ft zone there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection If you are approa...

Page 12: ... use blower if any part is missing or damaged Have repairs 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 spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or...

Page 13: ...ine 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 the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span select...

Page 14: ...y 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 Safety label is for example only Your label my appear slightly different 70dB A per ANSI B175 2 ...

Page 15: ...mediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts 1 Throttle Position Lever 2 Stop Switch 3 Throttle Trigger 4 Spark Plug 5 Air Cleaner 6 Choke 7 Purge Bulb 8 Recoil Starter Handle 9 Fuel Tank Cap 10 Fuel Tank 11 Spark Arrestor Muffler Or Spark Arrestor Muffler With Catalyst 12 Blower Pipes ____1 Power Head ____3 Blower Pipe ...

Page 16: ... upper blower pipe with pipe lock B in fan case Slide upper blower pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard Do not assemble the opposite end of the upper blower pipe to the fan case 3 Align tabs C with grooves D and slide lower blower pipe E over upper pipe F until there is light resistance Do not force the connection 4 Hold upper pipe and turn lower pipe clockwise engaging positive lock...

Page 17: ...fan case 3 Remove screwdriver OPERATION Moving parts can 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 ca...

Page 18: ...s gardens driveways and parking lots only Always maintain a direct clear line of site to the unit and the work being performed Always be alert for changes in operation of unit Always shut engine off before transporting unit to new location Always secure the unit during transportation to prevent turnover fuel spillage and damage to the unit Fuel Diesel fuels and alternative fuels such as E 15 15 et...

Page 19: ...ine warranty 2 Stroke engine oil contains petroleum distillates and other additives that may be harmful if swallowed Heated oil can release vapors that can cause flash fire or ignite with explosive force Read and follow the oil manufacturer s instructions and observe all safety warnings and precautions for handling flammable liquids For more detailed safety and first aid information visit www echo...

Page 20: ...om refueling location before starting the engine Gasoline vapor is heavier than air and can travel along the ground to nearby sources of ignition such as electrical motors pilot lights and hot or running engines Vapors ignited by an ignition source can flash back to the fuel container resulting in an explosion fire serious or fatal injuries and extensive property damage Mixing Instructions 1 Fill ...

Page 21: ...cupied building away from sparks and flames Empty the fuel tank prior to storing the unit Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in 30 days 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use Used oil and gasoline and soiled towels are hazard...

Page 22: ...rottle position lever B midway between idle and full throttle positions 3 Choke Movechoke C toCOLDSTART closed position 4 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb D until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 to 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly A B D C ...

Page 23: ...does not start with choke in RUN position after 5 pulls 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 p...

Page 24: ... Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle handle D with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 to 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure C D E ...

Page 25: ...hutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch C 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 dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Operating Blower Always wear safety glasses hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result Do not point the blower pipe in ...

Page 26: ...ration Read the Safety Section carefully Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing In dusty conditions slightly dampen surfaces when water is available Conserve water by using blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters screens patios grills porches and gardens Use the full blower nozzle extension when blowing After using blowers and ot...

Page 27: ...ower noise Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds Keep debris on your property Be Smart be a good neighbor MAINTENANCE Moving parts can 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 servi...

Page 28: ...ontrol components other than those specifically designed for this unit is a violation of federal law Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 See your dealer Click HERE or go to http www echo usa com products maintenance kit or HERE https www shindaiwa usa com you can aspx For information about maintenan...

Page 29: ...ved 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 it is damaged fuel soaked very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed Clean the filter with a neutral detergent Do not use solvents for cleaning 4 If filter can be reused be certain The entire frame of the filter ...

Page 30: ...th the other hand Pull and twist slightly to separate 4 Install the new filter with the reverse action Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment only fuel supply...

Page 31: ...per 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 and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving ...

Page 32: ... be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting and durability performance up to 335 m 1100 ft above sea le...

Page 33: ... performed by an authorized ECHO dealer Before adjustment make sure that Air filter is clean and properly installed 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 tachome...

Page 34: ...or No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer or fuel line obstructed Clean or replace See your dealer Engine starts hard or Engine does not start Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark Ignition at STOP position Electrical prob le...

Page 35: ...e reach of children Engine runs but dies or Engine does not acceler ate properly 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 Clean or replace Spark plug Plug dirty or worn Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace Carburetor Improper adjustment Vibra...

Page 36: ... 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 cool Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug Remove the spark plug Pour 7 cc 0 25 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole 8 Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine 9 Observe the ...

Page 37: ...neto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPMR8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Gasoline Oil Ratio 50 1 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 ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Cap...

Page 38: ...our 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 Zurich IL 60047 Sound Level at 15m 50 ft d...

Page 39: ...PB 2620 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7501190602 39 10 2017 ECHO Inc ...

Page 40: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com P48915001001 P48915999999 ...

Page 41: ... le lien www echo usa com manuals ou appelez au 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 pour avoir le Manuel de l utilisateur une documentation complémentaire tels que le manuel de sécurité une copie de la garantie du produit ou encore pour enregistrer votre produit Avant d appeler ou d accéder au site Web connaissez le modèle et le numéro de série de votre appareil Symbols Símbolos Symboles International Symbols Sím...

Page 42: ...ardens driveways and parking lots only Use The Correct Personal Protection Before Each Use Inspect For damaged parts Loose or missing fasteners For fuel leaks from any point of the fuel system tank to carburetor Operating Reccomendations Keep a firm grip on all handles Keep firm footing and balance Do not over reach Keep all body parts away from hot surfaces Do not operate from ladders maintaining...

Page 43: ...ra antipolvo para prevenir la inhalación de estos materiales mientras ponen en funcionamiento la unidad Las máscaras anti polvo pueden brindar protección contra el polvo los residuos de las plantas y otros componentes de las plantas como el polen Asegúrese de que la máscara no altere su visión y reemplácela según sea necesario para prevenir restricciones de aire Este soplador debe usarse para limp...

Page 44: ... d accessoires non approuvés peut causer de graves bless ures Ne pas essayer de modifier ce produit L utilisation d un produit modifié peut causer de graves blessures Ne pas manipuler ce dispositif lorsque fatigué malade ou sous l influence de l alcool de drogues ou de médicaments L utilisation du produit lorsqu on est en état affaibli ou affecté peut causer de graves blessures Les pièces mobiles ...

Page 45: ... mélange la conservation et la manipulation sinon des blessures graves peuvent survenir Mélanger et verser le carburant à l extérieur loin des flammes et des étincelles Retirer lentement le bouchon de réservoir du carburant uniquement après avoir arrêté le moteur Ne pas fumer lorsqu on ravitaille le moteur ou lorsqu on mélange le carburant Essuyer le carburant déversé sur l appareil Se tenir à une...

Page 46: ...ONTAJE ASSEMBLAGE 1 A PB 2620 OR A PB 2520 B Note Align tabs on tube with slot on unit Insert until a CLICK is heard Nota Alinee las pestañas del tubo con la ranura de la unidad Insertar hasta escuchar un CLIC Remarque Alignez les languettes du tube avec la fente de l unité Insérez jusqu à ce qu un CLIC soit entendu ...

Page 47: ... del motor a la velocidad de funcionamiento con el gatillo del acelerador E Nota Si después de 5 tirones el motor no arranca mueva la palanca del Estrangulador F a la posición de MARCHA empuje de Purga G nuevamente y repita el y repita el paso 3C Remarque Une fois le moteur démarré placez le Levier de Starter F en position de MARCHE et levier de position du Papillon A en position de Ralenti B Lais...

Page 48: ...IENTO DE MANTENIMIENTO AJUSTE DE LA VELOCIDAD DE RALENTÍ PROCESSUS D ENTRETIEN RÉGLAGE DE LA VITESSE DE RALENT 4 8X F B C 4 5 X C A E A Note If after 4 5 pulls the engine does not start perform Cold Start procedure Step 3 Nota Si después de 4 5 tirones el motor no arranca realice el procedimiento de arranque en frío Paso 3 Remarque Si après 4 5 le moteur ne démarre pas effectuez la procédure de dé...

Page 49: ... Utilisation Air Filter Choke Shutter Filtro de aire Estrangulador Filtre à air Volet de départ Inspect Clean Inspeccionar Limpiar Inspection Nettoyage Recoil Starter Rope Cuerda del motor de arranque Cordon lanceur Inspect Clean Inspeccionar Limpiar Inspection Nettoyage Cooling System Sistema de enfriamiento Système de refroidissement See Dealer for maintenance Consulte al concesionario para el m...

Page 50: ...dor distinto a la velocidad de ralentí debe realizarlos un concesion ario de ECHO autorizado Si tiene disponible un tacómetro el tornillo de ajuste de ralentí Figura 6A debe establecerse en 3000 RPM Gire el tornillo de ralentí en sen tido horario para aumentar la velocidad de ralentí y en sentido anti horario para disminuirla Componentes de control de emisiones El uso de componentes de control de ...

Page 51: ...ti Chaque dispositif est testé à l usine et le carburateur est réglé conformé ment aux règlements sur les émissions Les réglages du carburateur autres que le régime au ralenti doivent être effectués par un concession naire ECHO agréé Si l on dispose d un tachymètre il convient de régler la vis de régime de ralenti Figure 6A à 3 000 tr min Tourner la vis de régime de ralenti dans le sens horaire po...

Page 52: ...sions est apposée sur le moteur Ceci n est qu un EXEMPLE SEULEMENT l information sur l étiquette varie par FAMILLE de moteur Durabilité des émissions du produit période de conformité des émis sions La période de conformité de 50 ou 300 heures est la période de temps choisie par le fabricant pour certifier que les émissions du moteur sont conformes aux règlements sur les émissions applicables à con...