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Echo PB-230LN Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
MODEL
Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's
Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
X7531134102
PB-230LN
WARNING
DANGER
X753001682
04/06

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  • Page 1 Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7531134102 PB-230LN WARNING DANGER X753001682 04/06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower.
  • Page 4 Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
  • Page 5 • Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and windows. • Do not point blower at people or animals. • Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects.

  • Page 6: Equipment Check

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. 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. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information.

  • Page 8: Contents

    1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Fan Head Pipe 1 - Operator's Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1 - Echo Power Blend 2-stroke oil sample ) position to open choke. ) to close choke...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.) IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend 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. PERATOR DANGER...

  • Page 10: Starting Cold Engine

    Handling Fuel WARNING Fuel is VERY flammable. 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 flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • Page 11: Starting Warm Engine

    IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 45 ~ 60 cm (18 ~ 24 in.) of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. 5. Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires (5 ~ 6 pulls maximum).

  • Page 12: Stopping Engine

    Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position. WARNING 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 blower again. BLOWER OPERATION WARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 13: 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 task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 14: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2.

  • Page 15: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 16: Exhaust System

    Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter. 3. Remove engine cover (four screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 4.

  • Page 17: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING i l y s t r / d r t ' n t r a e r i l i f r e t l i f r e t r o t y l r i l o r o t t ' n Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.

  • Page 19: Storage

    WARNING DANGER 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole. B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Exhaust System -------------------------------------------- Spark Arrestor Muffler w / Catayst Fuel ---------------------------------------------------------- Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio ----------------------------------------------- 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline ----------------------------------------------------- 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.
  • Page 21 OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...
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  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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