Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PPT-2400 Echo
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P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 1 Power Pruner Operator's Manual MODELS: PPT-2100 TYPE 1/1E Serial Number 503550 - 506999 PPT-2400 TYPE 1/1E Serial Number 505900 - 518599 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully.
2 I NTRODUCTION Welcome 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. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 3 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 with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited.
4 DECALS Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you locate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 5 Guide Bar and Saw Chain W ARNING DANGER • Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual. • ECHO, INC.
6 PERSONAL CONDITION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING DANGER Power Pruner users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
8 Keep A Firm Grip • Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handle, and lower shaft tube. Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 9 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold.
10 D ESCRIPTION Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22.
12 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Sturdy handle for right hand placement. Includes stop switch and throttle trigger. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before throttle trigger can be operated.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 13 MODEL PPT-2100 PPT-2400 Length (Standard) 2286 mm (90.0 in.) 2743 mm (108.0 in.) Length (Extended) 3410 mm (134.25 in.) 3886 mm (153.0 in.) Width 222 mm (8.75 in.) 222 mm (8.75 in.) Height 229 mm (9.0 in.
14 1 . Loosen bolt (A). 2 . Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of lower shaft tube housing coupler (C). 3 . Rotate lower shaft tube housing to align engine and rear handle assembly in an upright position.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 15 2 . Loosen center clamp knob (F) turning counter clockwise. 3 . Pull upper shaft tube (G) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (G) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube exposing inner power transmission shaft (H).
16 B A 4 . Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (E). 5 . Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetor throttle plate.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 17 P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether).
18 SM T W T F S 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 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.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 19 DETERMINE OPERA TION AREA • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and fellow workers in the 15 M (50 ft.) safety zone with the required protective equipment and clothing. • Review the area to be trimmed.
20 W ARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.) from starting area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 21 STOPPING ENGINE 1 . Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2 . Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. W ARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine.
2 2 MAINTENANCE INTER V ALS / T N E N O P M O C M E T S Y S E C N A N E T N I A M E R U D E C O R P D ' Q E R L L I K S L E V E L R O Y L I A D E R O F E B E S U Y R E V E L E U F E R 3 S H T N O.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 23 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER FILTER KIT 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area.
24 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7A (15901010630 - PPT-2100) NGK BPM-7Y (15901019630 - PPT-2400) 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 25 1 . Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. 2 . Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover (A). Two at the top of the recoil starter, two on either side of the front.
26 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2. Parts required: None. 1 . Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2 . Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. 3 . Stop engine.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 27 W ARNING DANGER When carburetor adjust ment is completed, cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
28 GUIDE BAR AND SA W CHAIN REPLACEMENT W ARNING DANGER Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI Z87.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 29 FILING SA W CHAIN Level 3. IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration and premature saw chain failure. W ARNING DANGER Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
30 T ROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Muffler wet with fuel Engine does not crank No fuel at cylinder Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire Spark at plug No spark at plug Engine Cranks Fuel at c.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TO R ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1 . Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
32 ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO ECHO Incorporated 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Technical Publications Orders SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer.
SUPPLEMENT T O OPERA TOR'S MANUAL P ART NUMBER 89865024661 (X7502301401) FOR MODELS: PPT-2100 S/N 507000 & UP PPT-2400 S/N 518000 & UP CUTTING ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The enclosed pages include important assembly and adjustment procedures for your new Power Pruner.
10A D ESCRIPTION Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13A S PECIFICA TIONS Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
14A 1 . Loosen bolt (A). 2 . Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of lower shaft tube housing coupler (C). 3 . Rotate lower shaft tube housing to align engine and rear handle assembly in an upright position.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15A 2 . Loosen center clamp knob (F) turning counter clockwise. 3 . Pull upper shaft tube (G) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (G) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube exposing inner power transmission shaft (H).
16A 4 . Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (E). 5 . Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetor throttle plate (C.
18A Automatic Oiling System 1 . W ipe debris from around oil fill cap. 2 . Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality , low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min.
P OWER P RUNER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29A A B GUIDE BAR AND SA W CHAIN REPLACEMENT W ARNING DANGER Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it.
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If you have not bought Echo PPT-2400 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Echo PPT-2400 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Echo PPT-2400 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Echo PPT-2400 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Echo PPT-2400, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Echo PPT-2400.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Echo PPT-2400. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Echo PPT-2400 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
