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MAINTENANCE

 

INTERVALS

M

AINTENANCE

Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will

help your blower 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 task has been graded. If task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for

repairs.

SKILL

 

LEVELS

Level 1

 =

Easy to do. Common tools may be required.

Level 2

 =

Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.

ECHO offers 

REPOWER

TM

 Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.

  

 WARNING

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. Allow unit to cool before performing

service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.

COMPONENT / SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE 

PROCEDURE

REQ'D 

SKILL 

LEVEL

DAILY OR 

BEFORE USE 

EVERY 

REFUEL

3 MONTHS 

OR 90 

HOURS

YEARLY 

600 HOURS

Air Filter

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C *

R *

Choke Shutter

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C

Fuel Filter

Inspect/Replace

1

I  *

I / R *

Fuel Cap Gasket

Inspect/Replace

1

I  *

R *

Fuel System

Inspect/Replace

1

I (1) *

I (1) *

Spark Plug

Inspect/Clean/Replace

1

I / C / R *

Cooling System

Inspect/Clean

2

I / C

Muffler Spark Arrestor

Inspect/Clean/Replace

2

I / C / R *

Cylinder Exhaust Port

Inspect/Clean/Decarbon

2

I / C

Recoil Starter Rope

Inspect/Clean

1

I / C * 

Screws/Nuts/Bolts

Inspect/Tighten/Replace

1

I  *

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES:  I = INSPECT,   R = REPLACE,  C = CLEAN

IMPORTANT NOTE

 - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the 

frequency of required maintenance.

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:

(1) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity.

* All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.

Summary of Contents for PB-770H

Page 1: ...erator s Manual MODEL PB 770H PB 770T WARNING Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualwhichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation X753003811 12...

Page 2: ...l 14 StartingColdEngine 16 StartingWarmEngine 17 Stopping Engine 17 OperatingBlower 18 Maintenance 20 Skill Levels 20 Maintenance Intervals 20 Air Filter 21 Fuel Filter 21 Spark Plug 22 Cooling System...

Page 3: ...r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and...

Page 4: ...r 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...

Page 5: ...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 RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likel...

Page 6: ...mplete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any open...

Page 7: ...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 NX505002310 Hot Decal near muffler P N8901...

Page 8: ...osition and for emergency stopping Move DOWN to open choke run position 9 PURGE BULB Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank purging air from the carburetor Pump...

Page 9: ...arning Decal located on blower housing P NX505002310 Hot Decal near muffler 74 Category III dB A Measured at 50 ft 15m per ANSI B175 2 P NX508000180 Sound Label located on blower housing PB 770T 1 2 3...

Page 10: ...nk purging air from the carburetor Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 10 SHOULDER HARNESS Used to support unit on operator s back The straps are adjustabl...

Page 11: ...aight Pipe w decal __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 Plastic Bag __ 2 Clamps w screws __ 1 Guide Loop __ 1 Intake cover Power Blower Operator s Manual MODEL PB 770H PB 770T W...

Page 12: ...pe C Stick handle F should be angled away from operator 7 Position stick handle F over metal plate on swivel pipe and adjust for comfortable operation Tighten wing nut E NOTE Ground lead of stick hand...

Page 13: ...ble pipe B 6 Assemble flexible pipe B to elbow D on blower Position guide loop G on outside of flexible pipe away from blower and tighten clamp A NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of...

Page 14: ...o brand premium Power Blend XTM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FC FD cer...

Page 15: ...y 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use HandlingFuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable...

Page 16: ...t position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb D until fuel is visible Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle E until engine fires or a maximum of 5 pulls 5 Choke Af...

Page 17: ...rt procedures STOPPING ENGINE PB 770H 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever A to IDLE DETENT position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever...

Page 18: ...lower at lower speeds and by dampening material with water mist when necessary Keep debris on your property Be Smart be a good neighbor WARNING Always wear safety glasses hearing protection a face fil...

Page 19: ...R S MANUAL Cold Weather Operation 1 Remove back cushion A from frame 2 Install intake cover B on frame over air intake 3 Install back cushion A to frame over intake cover NOTE Blower performance may b...

Page 20: ...emoving obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDUR...

Page 21: ...turated with dirt Air filter element is soaked with fuel mix 6 If air filter is in good condition and can be cleaned and reused lightly brush debris from air filter element or blow filter element clea...

Page 22: ...3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 150 170 kgf cm 130 150 in lbf 0 65mm 0 026in FUEL FILTER Level 1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one en...

Page 23: ...g 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 Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling...

Page 24: ...n cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder A B EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Tools required Torx L Wrench T27 Parts Required Spark arrestor screen G...

Page 25: ...Idle speed can be adjusted as required HighAltitudeOperation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1 100 feet above sea leve...

Page 26: ...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 tachometer is av...

Page 27: ...a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u...

Page 28: ...tch in the STOP 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 screws and nuts 6 Dra...

Page 29: ...mm 0 026 in Exhaust System Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend X TM ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O...

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Page 32: ...t and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with...

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Page 36: ...application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Bef...

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