Troubleshooting - Echo PB-211 Operator's Manual

T
ROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Check
Fuel at carburetor
Fuel at cylinder
Engine cranks -
starts hard/
doesn't start
Spark at end of plug
Spark at plug
Air filter
Fuel filter
Fuel vent
Engine runs, but
dies or does not
Spark plug
accelerate
Carburetor
properly
Cooling system
Spark arrestor
screen
Engine does not
crank
Engine runs,
Blower pipe
blower doesn't
work or is
weak/uneven
Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground-
ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Status
No fuel at carburetor
No fuel at cylinder
Muffler wet with fuel
No spark
wire
No spark
Air filter dirty
Fuel filter dirty
Fuel vent plugged
Plug dirty/worn
Improper adjustment
Cooling system
dirty/plugged
Spaek arrestor screen
plugged
N/A N/A
Pipe clogged
Pipe loose
Pipe damaged
WARNING
P
OWER
O
PERATOR
Cause
Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace
Fuel line clogged Clean or replace
Carburetor Ask your ECHO dealer
Carburetor Ask your ECHO dealer
Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke
Clean/replace air filter
Adjust carburetor
Ask your ECHO dealer
Stop switch off Turn switch to ON
Electrical problem Ask your ECHO dealer
Spark gap incorrect Adjust to 0.65 mm (0.026 in.)
Covered with carbon Clean or replace
Fouled with fuel Clean or replace
Plug defective Replace plug
Normal wear Clean or replace
Contaminants/residues Replace
in fuel
Contaminants/residues Clean or replace
in fuel
Normal wear Clean and adjust or replace
Vibration Adjust
Extended operation in Clean
dirty/dusty locations
Normal wear Replace
Internal engine problem Ask your ECHO dealer
Build-up of debirs Unclog
Vibration Tighten
Wear/Misuse Replace
DANGER
B
LOWER
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Remedy