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- Page 1 Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-255 warning Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe opera- tion. X753002695 X7531180205 01/10...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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
ower lower Perator anual afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. - Page 4 Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
- Page 5 ower lower Perator anual Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
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Page 6: Equipment Check
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. 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 the safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. -
Page 8: Contents
1 - Blower Pipe (fan-head) 1 - Operator's Manual WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. 1 - Warranty Registration Card X753002680... -
Page 9: Assembly
ower lower Perator anual ssembly warning Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. blower applICaTIon Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. -
Page 10: Operation
Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 11: Handling Fuel
, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo en- gines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel DangEr Fuel is VERY flammable. -
Page 12: Starting Cold Engine
sTarTIng Cold engIne 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. -
Page 13: Starting Warm Engine
Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position. warning If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again. -
Page 14: Operating Blower
operaTIng blower warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. warning Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. -
Page 15: 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 16: Air Filter
aIr fIlTer Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. -
Page 17: Spark Plug
ower lower Perator anual spark plug Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. -
Page 18: Exhaust System
exhausT sysTem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4 mm Hex Wrench, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. -
Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment
NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that: •... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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Page 21: Storage
6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor. 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. -
Page 22: Specifications
peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- Pb-255 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 340 mm (13.4 in.) (w/o pipes) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 270 mm (10.6 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 350 mm (13.8 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 4.6 kg (10.2 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 25.4cc (1.55 cu. -
Page 23: Warranty Statements
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 24 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
- Page 25 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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Page 28: Servicing Information
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, inCOrPOraTED...