Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PB-250LN Echo
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2 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PB-250LN TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents .................................................................................... .......................... ................. 2 Introduction .........
PB-250LN INTRODUCTION X7501183303 3 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product wa s designed and manufactured to provide lo ng life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full o f helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
4 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PB-250LN SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols and Important Info rmation Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts an d helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words.
PB-250LN SAFETY X7501183303 5 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn wh en operating unit.
6 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PB-250LN The ignition components of thi s machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers.
PB-250LN SAFETY X7501183303 7 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequate ly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cau se serious injury or death. Read the Manual • Provide all users of this e quipment with the Operator’s Ma nual for instructions on Safe Operation.
8 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PB-250LN Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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.
PB-250LN DESCRIPTION X7501183303 9 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you und erstand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot b e read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
10 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION PB-250LN 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
PB-250LN CONTENTS X7501183303 11 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts.
12 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PB-250LN ASSEMBLY Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Align locking ribs (A) on upper blower pipe with recesses (B) in fan case.
PB-250LN OPERATION X7501183303 13 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. Remove Blower Pipes 1. Insert screwdriver (F) into hol e located near lock symbol (G) to release pipe lock. Screwdriver tip may stick out opposite side of locking hole. 2. Pull pipe out of fan case.
14 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PB-250LN Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% etha nol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gaso line engines.
PB-250LN OPERATION X7501183303 15 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel conta iner with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke o il to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
16 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PB-250LN 4. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fue l is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Recoil star ter : Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope f or star ting. Do not allo w the rope to sn ap back in.
PB-250LN OPERATION X7501183303 17 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. 4. Recoil Star ter Place the unit on a f l at, cle ar area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires. Recoil star ter : Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope f or star ting.
18 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PB-250LN Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty t asks or to comply with local noise regulations. Co ntinuous low speed operation may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen, resulting in overheating and engin e damage.
PB-250LN MAINTENANCE X7501183303 19 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
20 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PB-250LN Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This preve nts dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.
PB-250LN MAINTENANCE X7501183303 21 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise se vere e ngine damage ma y occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
22 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PB-250LN Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air t o pass freely. 3. Reassemble parts in reverse order. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
PB-250LN MAINTENANCE X7501183303 23 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. Ne ver use a metal tool to scr ape carbon from the exha ust por t. Do not scratch the cylind e r or piston when cleaning the e xhaust por t. Do not allo w carbon par ticles to enter the cylinder .
24 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PB-250LN 1. Start engine, run at idle for one minute . 2. Complete warm up by running at fu ll throttle for 5 minutes, operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers. 3. Check idle speed and reset if necessary.
PB-250LN TROUBLESHOOTING X7501183303 25 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extreme ly flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
26 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE PB-250LN STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammab le debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
PB-250LN SPECIFICATIONS X7501183303 27 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PB-250 LN Length 230 mm (9.1 in.) ( w/o pipes) Width 330 mm (13.0 in.) Height 345 mm (13.6 in.) Weight (dry) 4.0 kg (8.8 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 34.
28 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS PB-250LN WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILIT.
PB-250LN WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7501183303 29 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
30 X7501183303 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc. NOTES PB-250LN NOTES.
PB-250LN NOTES X7501183303 31 © 3/2013 ECHO Inc..
32 P34811001001/P3481 1999999 P38211001001/P3821 1999999 P34712001001/P3 471 2999999 P402120 01001 /P4 0212999999 P39926001001/P39926999999.
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