Echo PB-651H, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...al MODEL PB 651H PB 651T X750006140 12 03 X7501128700 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully ECHO provides this Operator s Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation ...

Page 2: ...Product Support 28 Warranty Card 28 Additional or Replacement Manuals 28 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on the job dependability Read and understand this manual You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETYmessages THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation Kee...

Page 3: ...ERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand Operator s Manual Fuel and oil mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Wear eyes ears and head protection Emerg...

Page 4: ... or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Vibration and Cold 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 vi...

Page 5: ... 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 RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be pre vented WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause seri...

Page 6: ...anual An Emission Control Label is located on the unit This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY EQUIPMENT CHECK WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and appr...

Page 7: ...and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER ING instructions for specific information P N89016009461 74 Category III dB A Measured at 50 ft 15m per ANSI B175 2 P NX508000180 General Warning Decal located on top of blower housing Sound Label located on blower housing P N89016006361 Hot Decal near muffler ...

Page 8: ...n additional 4 or 5 times 5 CHOKE Move lever up to Cold Start starting position and for emergency stopping Move lever down to Run position 6 FUELTANK Containsfuelandfuelfilter 7 FUELTANKCAP Coversandsealsfueltank 8 AIRCLEANER Containsreplaceableairfilterelement 9 BLOWERPIPES Exclusivepositivelockingsystem 10 THROTTLEPOSITIONLEVER STOPSWITCH Combinationstopswitchandvariablespeedthrottlelever When t...

Page 9: ...ral Warning Decal located on top of blower housing Sound Label located on blower housing Hot Decal near muffler PB 651T Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER ING instructions for specific information ...

Page 10: ...LE Pullrecoilhandleslowlyuntilstarterengages thenquicklyandfirmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 7 FUELTANK Containsfuelandfuelfilter 8 FUELTANKCAP Coversandsealsfueltank 9 AIRCLEANER Containsreplaceableairfilterelement 10 BLOWERPIPES Exclusivepositivelockingsystem 11 THROTTLEPOSITIONLEVER Pullbacktoincreaseenginespeed Frictionwashe...

Page 11: ...lasticBag __ 2 Clamps w screws __ 1 CableClamp __ 1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oil sample CONTENTS PB 651H __ 1 PowerHead __ 1 FlexPipe __ 1 Pipew swivel __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement __ 1 PlasticBag __ 2 Clamps w screws __ 1 StickHandle __ 1 Bolt6x45 __ 1 Washer 6 __ 1 Wing nut __ 1 Echo Powe...

Page 12: ...handle clamp with tabs G 6 Slide stick handle onto swivel pipe C Stick handle should be angled away from operator 7 Position stick handle H for comfortable operation and tighten wing nut E 8 Assemble straight pipe I onto swivel pipe C until you feel light resistance Do not force connection Hold swivel pipe and turn straight pipe clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection is firm...

Page 13: ...ower and tighten clamps A NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible pipe to blowerelbow 5 Install throttle cable guide H in second groove of flexible pipe 6 Move handle F to desired position Tighten knob I hand tight and tighten clamp screw E 7 Assemble straight pipe J onto swivel pipe C until you feel light resistance Do not force connection Hold swivel pipe and turn straigh...

Page 14: ...sed fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a ...

Page 15: ...ever A forward to idle position Slide stop switch B forward to run position PB 651H PB 651T 2 Choke Move choke C up to Cold Start position 3 Primer Pump primer bulb D until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle E until engine fires 5 or 6 pulls maxi mum 5 Choke Move choke C down to run po...

Page 16: ...ENGINE PB 651H 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever A to idle detent position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Move throttle lever A to O Stop position PB 651T 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever A forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Slide stop switch B to Stop position WARNING DANGER If engine does no...

Page 17: ...p at a fast idle for a few minutes 3 Set engine speed with throttle lever A 4 Use lower speed to blow dry leaves from walks patios and drives 5 Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from a lawn or flower bed 6 Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel dirt snow bottles or cans from a driveway street parking lot or stadium NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessar...

Page 18: ... O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r e t l i F l e u F e c a...

Page 19: ...irty replace 3 If element can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required RepowerTM Tune Up Kit P N 90070 WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenm...

Page 20: ... failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted Cleaning Grill 1 Remove accumulated debris from intake grill between backpack frame and blower housing Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1 Remove spark plug and engine cover four screws pull cover away from engine 2 Clean cylinder fins A to allow cooling air to pass freely 3 Install engine cover and spark plug SPARK PLUG Level1 Tools required 19mm S...

Page 21: ... Remove spark plug and engine cover four screws 2 Remove spark arrestor covers A gaskets B and spark arrestor screen C from muffler Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalyticelementinsidemuffler 3 Install spark arrestor screen and cover 4 Install spark plug and engine cover Cylinder Exhaust Port Level3 IMPORTANT The cylin...

Page 22: ...buretor unless necessary If you have difficulty see your ECHO dealer BeforeAdjustment Check 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 i...

Page 23: ...n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C n i l e u f e c a l p e R t n e v l e u F d e g g u l p t n e v l e u F n i s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C l e u f e c a l p e r ...

Page 24: ... stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke engine oi...

Page 25: ...haustSystem Spark Arrestor Muffler w catalyst Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 2 0lit 67 7USfl oz RecoilStarterSystem Automatic Recoil Starter Centrifugal Type Idle Speed 24...

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Page 28: ...ct you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Regi...