Echo HCA-2400, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ype 1E S N 00501001 Up HCA 2400 Type 1E S N 00501001 Up WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator sManualanda SafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforp...

Page 2: ...n and Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 8 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 10 Description 11 Contents 11 Emission Control 11 Specifications 14 Models SHC 1700 2100 2400 HCA 2400 14 Assembly 15 Ge...

Page 3: ...the circle is prohibited SHC 1700 SHOWN DOUBLESIDE HEDGECLIPPER BLADEAND GEARHOUSING ASSEMBLY LEFTHANDLE POWERHEAD CLUTCH HOUSING STOPSWITCH ANDTHROTTLE SAFETYDECAL DRIVESHAFT HOUSING HAND GUARD MANU...

Page 4: ...ystanders at least 50 feet 15m clear of operating area To reduce injury risk READ AND UNDERSTAND the Operator s Manual Replacement copies are available through any ECHO Dealer Wear Protective Clothing...

Page 5: ...t foot wear Engine choke control Ignition ON OFF Primer bulb Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulat ed against electrical current EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must b...

Page 6: ...te unit until leakage is repaired After Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3M 10 ft from refueling location before starting After Use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank...

Page 7: ...the Shaft Hedge Clipper handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothi...

Page 8: ...d any other person working within the 15 M 50 ft Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas...

Page 9: ...er B and change blade angle with rear cutter assembly handle Release indexing lever B into notch Move locking lever A down to completely engage internal gears IMPORTANT Lever A does not secure gearbox...

Page 10: ...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...

Page 11: ...____ 1 Hedge Clipper Safety Manual ALL _____ 1 Warranty Statement ALL _____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ALL _____ 1 2 StrokeOilSample 2 6oz ALL _____ 1 T Wrench ALL _____ 1 3mmHexwrench SHC 2100 2400...

Page 12: ...HCA 2400 3 6 6 12 20 3 5 11 3 6 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 14 SHC 1700 2100 17 19 22 21 20 18 15 16 21 20 15 22 19 18 17 16 23 12 14 14 11 SHC 2400 HCA 2400 6 1 2 7 11 14 12 3 5 8 SHC 2400 SHC 2100 SHC 1700 24...

Page 13: ...ble sided blades are capable of cutting on either side of the blade 12 GEARHOUSINGASSEMBLY SHC 1700 2100 2400 Gearhousingassemblyfixedstraightextension 13 GEARHOUSINGASSEMBLY HCA 2400 Gearhousingassem...

Page 14: ...System Flywheel Magneto CDI capacitor discharge ignition with ESG Spark Plug NGK BPM 7A Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in NGK BPM 7Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1...

Page 15: ...gages the hole in Driver Gear 2 Align the locating screw A with the locating hole B in the Drive Shaft Housing tighten screw A and clamping screws C POWER HEAD DRIVE SHAFT SHC 2400 HCA 2400Only 1 Stan...

Page 16: ...nt that the head of the throttle linkage fits inside the slot well of the swivel C 5 Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts A 6 Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position...

Page 17: ...storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen...

Page 18: ...leaks are found Inspect hand guard for damage Replace if damaged or missing Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should not be...

Page 19: ...nted from coming nearer than 15 M 50 ft while the trimmerisinuse OPERATION Provide all operators of this equipment with the operator s manual and instructions for safe operation Before starting the un...

Page 20: ...r very tight adjust nut C for snug 90 movement STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER Blades should not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in...

Page 21: ...ever back to RUN position Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter handle rope until engine starts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes...

Page 22: ...pen position Rapidly pull starter handle rope D until engine fires NOTE HCA 2400 Ignition Idle Interlock must be held tight against the grip or the engine will stop at idle STOPPING ENGINE SHC UNITS 1...

Page 23: ...s personal injury may result MAINTENANCE Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal If you are unsure or are...

Page 24: ...eaks Inspect Replace I Spark Plug Clean Replace I R Ignition System Clean Replace No Maintenace required for coil and flywheel Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace I I Inspect R Replace IMPORTANT...

Page 25: ...fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL...

Page 26: ...rewdriver 3 mm Hex wrench 4 mm Hex wrench Pointed Wood Stick Cleaning Brush 1 2 medium bristle paint brush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air mu...

Page 27: ...NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver So...

Page 28: ...w C CW until the blades begin to move then turn the screw CCW until blades stop moving Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from eng...

Page 29: ...4 turns Fine Tuning Requires Accurate Tachometer ECHO P N 99051130017 1 Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature minimum 2 3 minutes varying engine speed from idle to full throttle 2 A...

Page 30: ...olts are lubricated 4 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service 5 Check blade tightness Tighten blade bolts A until snug with 10 mm wrench Loosen bolts 1 2 turn Hold bolts...

Page 31: ...ull the drive shaft B from the housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 1 2 oz 15 ml of lithium based grease 3 Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt o...

Page 32: ...O dealer See your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Adjust 0 65mm 0 026in Clean or replace Clean or replace Repla...

Page 33: ...the 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 7 cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of...

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Page 36: ...SupportDepartmentat1 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 Sup...