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x7722271404 / x772000164
POWER BLOWER
Operator's Manual
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover
may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area,
otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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.
X7501186001
© 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
PB-250LN
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  • Page 1 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. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
  • Page 3 Exhaust System ..................29 Carburetor Adjustment ................31 Troubleshooting ....................33 Storage ......................35 Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) ............35 Specifications ....................36 Notes ....................... 37 Product Registration ..................38 Notes ....................... 40 X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

  • Page 5: Product Registration

    ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.

  • Page 6: International Symbols

    Wear Eye, Ear and Carburetor Adjustment - Head Protection Idle Speed Wear Hand Carburetor Adjustment - Protection Low Speed Mixture Safety/Alert Emergency Stop Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture Idle speed Fast speed Finger severing Primer Bulb X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 7: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Your 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. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 8 Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing/Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Breathing Protection Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit.
  • Page 9 In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker. Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result in injury.
  • Page 10 Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manual • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 11: Equipment

    • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged. • Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 12: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    EVAP (evaporative emissions). Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks. An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 13 The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 14: Description

    Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 15 Friction washers maintain throttle lever setting. 14. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique. 15. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 16: Contents

    Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. 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. ____ 1 - Power Head...

  • Page 17: Assembly

    Note: Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections. Blower Pipe Lower Exclusive positive locking system allows pipes to be tightened. If loosening occurs, remove lower straight pipe, and install according to instructions 3 & 4. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 18: Remove Blower Pipes

    Blower housing may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries if touched, even if engine is off and blades are not moving. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 19: Fuel

    ™ Echo premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 20 Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 21: Starting Cold Engine

    Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 22: Starting Warm Engine

    Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 23: Stopping Engine

    If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. Operating Blower Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas.
  • Page 24 (B). Rotate throttle position lever forward for lower speed, back for higher speed. Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces. Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris, snow, etc. from lawns and flowerbeds. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 26: Air Filter

    * Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: (1) Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. Air Filter Level 1. Parts Required: REPOWER AIR & FILTER KIT. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 27: Fuel Filter

    Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 28: Spark Plug

    Level 2. Parts Required: None if you are careful. 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. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 29: Exhaust System

    Reassemble parts in reverse order. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 30 Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 31: Carburetor Adjustment

    Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. Before adjustment make sure that: • Air filter is clean and properly installed. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 32 If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on “Specifications” Page of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    See your Echo Interlock switch dealer Spark gap Adjust to 0.65mm incorrect (0.026 in.) Clean or replace Spark at Covered with Clean or replace No spark plug carbon Replace plug Fouled with fuel Plug defective X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 34 Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 35: Storage

    Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there. 10. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). 11. Remove blower pipe assembly from unit. X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    NGK BPM8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) ® 50 : 1 Power Blend X or ECHO Red Armor ISO-L- Fuel/Oil Ratio EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345- FD, two- stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing...

  • Page 37: Notes

    PB-250LN NOTES NOTES X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 38: Product Registration

    Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
  • Page 39 PB-250LN PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 40: Notes

    NOTES PB-250LN NOTES X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 41 PB-250LN NOTES X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 42 NOTES PB-250LN X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 43 PB-250LN NOTES X7501186001 © 2/2016 ECHO Inc.
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