Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PE-225 Echo
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W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides an Opera- tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome to the ECHO family . This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job- dependability . Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 3 s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words.
4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 5 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
6 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by engine F AMIL Y). e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 7 P/N X505002310 12 14 15 17 18 10 13 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Shaft Decal d e s c r I p t I o n Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them.
8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged 3.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 9 c o n t e n t s The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary . After opening the carton, check for damage.
10 C D C D t h r o t t l e l I n k a g e a n d I g n I t I o n l e a d s 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 11 f u e l NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual.
12 Handling Fuel W ARNING Fuel is VER Y ammable. 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 NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 13 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown.
14 s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 15 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier . 2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass.
16 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers 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.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 17 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equired: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts r equired: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed.
18 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools Requir ed: Locking tool, wrench, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other - wise severe engine damage may occur . 1.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 19 e x h a u s t s y s t e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools Requir ed: T27 T orx L-W rench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Requir ed: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove two (2) engine cover screws and engine cover .
20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equired: T orx T27 L-W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center .
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 21 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t 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 the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize.
22 l u b r I c a t I o n Gear Housing Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 13 mm wrench, grease gun P/N 91016, clean rag Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease 1. Remove plug (A) and grease gear housing. Do not over-ll. 2. Replace plug and tighten securely .
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 23 b l a d e r e p l a c e m e n t Level 1 T ools Requir ed: Locking tool, pliers, T -Wrench Parts Requir ed: Blade P/N 69601553630, new split pin P/N 90030020022 NOTE Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inches.
24 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 25 s t o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
26 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-225 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1742 mm (68.6 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 305 mm (12.
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 27 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free fro m defects in material an d workmanship .
28 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 29 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.
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