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Tiller/Cultivator

Operator's Manual

MODEL

TC-210 

Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999

WARNING  

  DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully.  ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

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Summary of Contents for TC-210i

Page 1: ...tivator Operator s Manual MODEL TC 210 Serial Number 05001001 05999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s Manual whichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation X7504082800 X750005130 01 03 ...

Page 2: ...ons 5 Equipment 5 Safe Operation 6 Emission Control 6 Description 7 Contents 7 Specifications 9 Assembly 10 Pre Operation 11 Fuel 11 Operation 12 StartingColdEngine 12 StartingWarmEngine 13 Stopping Engine 13 Tilling Cultivating 14 Maintenance 15 SkillLevels 15 Maintenance Intervals 15 AirFilter 16 FuelFilter 16 SparkPlug 17 CoolingSystemCleaning 17 ExhaustSystem 18 Carburetor Adjustment 19 Lubric...

Page 3: ...words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit SAFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit The complete unit illustration found in the DESCRIPTION section will help you lo...

Page 4: ... ANSI Z87 1 or CE require ments whenever you operate the tiller cultivator Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves in improve your grip on the Tiller Cultivator handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should ...

Page 5: ...eveloping a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI AnextremeRSIconditionisCarpalTunnelSyndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or t...

Page 6: ...Always empty the fuel tank before carrying unit in a car or truck To avoid damage to engine parts always lay unit on its muffler side IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 3EHXS 0214ED DISPLACEMENT 21 2cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HOURS THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH 2 EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS EMI...

Page 7: ...sing parts CONTENTS ____ 1 Power Head Shield Assembly ____ 1 Upper Handle Assembly ____ 1 LeftLowerHandle ____ 1 RightLowerHandle ____ 2 Lower Handle Mounting Eye Plates ____ 1 1 4in x3in HexHeadShoulderBolt ____ 1 1 4in x3 1 4in HexHeadShoulderBolt ____ 2 1 4 in Lock Washers ____ 2 1 4 in Lock Nuts ____ 1 PlasticCarryHandle ____ 1 CableTie ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 WarrantyCard Limited Warr...

Page 8: ... 6 GEAR BOX Houses gears for driving tines 7 AIR CLEANER Containsreplaceablefilterelement 8 RECOILSTARTERHANDLE ROPE Pullrecoilstarterhandle ropeusinglightpullingforce approximately2 3 2 ft of rope length Two 2 to Six 6 pulls are required to properly tension starter spring prior to automatic engine engagement DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 9 FUEL TANK CAP Coverandsealsfue...

Page 9: ...ition type SparkPlug NGKBPM 8Y Gap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1ECHOHighPerformance two strokeaircooledengineoil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1ECHOHighPerformance two strokeaircooledengineoil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5lit 17 0USfl oz RecoilStarterSystem Start Automatic Rewind St...

Page 10: ...x 3 1 4 in hex head shoulder bolt E eye plate B lockwasher C and locknut D in rear handle mountingholes DONOTTIGHTENBOLTS 5 Slide plastic carry handle onto lower handle tubes 6 Remove 2 10mmx30mmcarriagebolts F 2 lockwashers G and 2 nuts H from top handle assembly 7 Place top handle assembly between lower handles align mounting holesandinstall 2 10mmx30mmcarriagebolts F 2 lockwashers G and 2 nuts ...

Page 11: ...gor handling orseriouspersonalinjurymayresult Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks out doors over bare grou...

Page 12: ...l 4 or 5 times NOTE Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle rope is pulled Generally two to six pulls using light pulling forces will store enough energy to engage the starter and spin the engine Do not pull the rope out to end stop 4 Recoil Starter Gently pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires or 2 to 3 engine engagements 5 Choke After engine fires or 2 to 3 engi...

Page 13: ...ble and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Choke Be certain choke B is in RUN position 4 Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter rope until engine starts STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Trigger Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch to STOP position A WARNING DANGER If engine does not s...

Page 14: ...neRemoval Cleaning Installation page20 Use a forward backward motion to till soil Allow tines to dig into soil then pull unit back to break up and pulverize clumps Tilling depth is controlled by the number of times the forward backward motion is used in an area Controllingtillingdepth Shallow tilling Move tiller over soil surface quickly Tines should be in cultivating position Deeper tilling Move ...

Page 15: ... A T R O P M I d e r i u q e r f o y c n e u q e r f e h t e n i m r e t e d l l i w e c n e i r e p x e r u o y d n a e s u l a u t c A m u m i x a m e r a n w o h s s l a v r e t n i e m i T e c n a n e t n i a m S E T O N E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M 1 O H C E y l p p A E B U L M T s r u o h 5 2 y r e v e n o i t c e p s n i g n i r u d r a e w r o e g a m a d f o g n i d n i f e h t...

Page 16: ...eaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required Fuellinehook 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90008REPOWERTM AIR FUELFILTERKIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammab...

Page 17: ...ANT To maintain proper 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...

Page 18: ...cleaned of excess 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 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required CrossHeadScrewdriver 3mmHexwrench Soft metal brush Wooden carbon scraper Parts Required SparkA...

Page 19: ...between full CCW and CW clockwise stops 4 Idle Speed Adjustment Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw C CW until the tines begin to turn then turn the screw CCW until tines stop turning Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from i...

Page 20: ...NE REMOVAL CLEANING INSTALLATION AfterEachUse NOTE Always wear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades WARNING DANGER Stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before removing or installing tines Contact with revolving tines will cause severe injury 1 Remove retaining pin E and slide tine from shaft 2 Remove weeds etc from tines and wash dirt from unit 3 Clean accumulated dirt and debris form g...

Page 21: ... r u T r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r 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 e n i g n E s n u r r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e...

Page 22: ...sonal injury may result 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all 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...

Page 23: ...TILLER CULTIVATOR OPERATOR S MANUAL 23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ... 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 Registering provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you DEALER Call 1 800 432 ECHO or www echo usa com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPO...

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