Echo PE-230, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... 04999999 PE 260 Serial Number 03001001 04999999 WARNING DANGER X750001850 08 00 X7502095700 Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation ...

Page 2: ...ls 4 Equipment 4 Fuel 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 9 Description 10 Contents 10 Emission Control 10 Specifications 14 Assembly 15 Drive Shaft Power Head 15 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 15 Front Handle 16 Pre Operation 17 Fuel 17 Equipment 18 Determine Operation Area 19 Operation 19 StartingColdEngine 20 StartingWarmEngine...

Page 3: ...ut this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders The circle wi...

Page 4: ...on Use twohanded DO NOT smoke nearfuel DONOTallow flamesorsparks nearfuel Wearslip resistant foot wear Enginechoke control Ignition ON OFF Primerbulb INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Keepbystandersaway 15 m 50 ft Keepfeetaway from blade Thrown objects Direction of blade EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or ...

Page 5: ...from leaving the muffler Make sure the spark arrestor screen is in good repair and properly seated in the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NO...

Page 6: ...o an approved fuel storage container 3 m 10 ft PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good if you are tired or sick if you a...

Page 7: ...es with non skid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED 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 SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and instructions...

Page 8: ...ep A Firm Grip Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles 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 During operation the exhaust area may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and...

Page 9: ...ive Stress Injuries 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 An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and ...

Page 10: ...wdriver __ 2 split pins __ 1 4mmHexagonWrench __ 1 LockingTool __ 1 10 mm Spanner Wrench __ Safety Glasses IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY YEHXS 0254RA DISPLACEMENT 25 4 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PAHSE II EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S O R E REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS An Emission Control Label is located on the ...

Page 11: ...POWER EDGER OPERATOR S MANUAL 11 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 14 20 PE 230 21 22 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PE 230 ...

Page 12: ...12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PE 260 12 13 15 16 17 18 19 14 20 PE 260 21 22 ...

Page 13: ...sition to open choke 13 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 14 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine 15 SPARK ARRESTOR CATALYTIC MUFFLER MUFFLER The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable d...

Page 14: ... a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u T O N O D d e d a e l n u e n a t c O 9 8 E B T M 5 1 r o l o h o c l a l y h t e 0 1 n a h t e r o m l i O l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 y t i c a p a C k n a T l e u F z o l f S U 6 9 1 t i...

Page 15: ... line of housing is midway between the two arrows on shaft 4 Tighten bolt A THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS PE 230 1 Connect ignition stop leads A and B 2 Place throttle linkage C through adjustment fixture D and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole E Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle low idle extremes are adjusted properly The throttle l...

Page 16: ...d that wide open throttle low idle extremes are adjusted properly If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 5 Connect ignition stop leads C and D 6 Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip E 7 Install air filter and cover FRONT HANDLE Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver 1 Assemble front handle and ...

Page 17: ...ation in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Addremaininggasolineandremix 5 Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from container and surrounding area Handl...

Page 18: ... days IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 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 EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed...

Page 19: ...fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m 50 ft while the edger is in use OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and instructions for safe ...

Page 20: ...forward away from the STOP position 2 Close Choke Cold Start Move choke lever B to Cold Start Position 3 Primer PumpBulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Start Pull Rope Lay the edger on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine fires 5 Open Choke Run Move the choke lever to the RUN position Rest...

Page 21: ...rts the cutting attachment may rotate even with the throttle trigger in idle released position 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump Bulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Start Pull Rope Lay the edger on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until the ...

Page 22: ... neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass NOTE Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass WARNING DANGER Never adjust blade height with engine running otherwise serious personal injury may result 4 Adjust the blade s depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth usual...

Page 23: ...g careful not to hit the concrete with the blade 8 Don t force the blade Move as quickly as the blade will allow WARNING DANGER The complete unit specifically the drive shaft assembly and muffler exhaust area may become very hot during use Avoid contact during and immediately after operation otherwise serious personal injury may result ...

Page 24: ... 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 l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I R s k a e l m e t s y S l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I R I m e t s y S g n i l o o C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r o t...

Page 25: ...y 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 Level 1 Tools required Fuel line hook 203 254 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required PE 230 90008REPOWERTM Air FuelFilterKit PE 260 90030REPOWERTM Air FuelFil...

Page 26: ...ust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 145 155 kg cm 125 135 in lb COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level 3 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 4 mm Hex Wrench Cleaning Brush 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in medium bristle paint brush Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin...

Page 27: ...ver C IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank EXHAUST SYSTEM Level 2 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver 4mm Hex Wrench Soft Metal Brush Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen P N 14586251030 A B C ...

Page 28: ...ess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During th...

Page 29: ...ed the cutting attach ment should not turn at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result BLADE REPLACEMENT LUBRICATION Level 1 Tools Required Scrench Locking Tool Needle Nose Pliers 8 mm Open End Wrench Parts Required Echo LubeTM 8 oz P N 91014 or Lithium Base Grease Blade P N 69601552632 NOTE Grease gear case every 50 hours of use Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inches Remove ...

Page 30: ... fill grease will emerge between PTO shaft C and seal when over full NOTE Shield cover not shown for illustration clarity 6 Install inner blade adapter B onto PTO shaft C 7 Install and center new blade F onto inner adapter B 8 Install outer adapter E and nut D Tighten nut D firmly counterclockwise CCW IMPORTANT Never reuse old split pin 9 Install new split pin A 89850201130 to secure nut ...

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Page 32: ...l the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole B Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine C Observe the piston location through the spark pl...

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Page 36: ...duct you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 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 Re...