Echo Power Edger PE-265 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
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Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-
tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper
and safe operation.
X7502024202
PE-265
PE-265S
warning
X750010172
12/09

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  • Page 1 Power Edger Operator's Manual MODEL PE-265 PE-265S warning Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera- tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X750010172 X7502024202 12/09...
  • 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
  • Page 3: Safety

    ower dger Perator anual afety anual afety ymbols and mportant nformatIon 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 DangEr CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMbOL This symbol means the specific action...
  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the edger handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 5 ower dger 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).
  • Page 6: Equipment

    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 these safety decals 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 PE-265S Shaft Decal P/n X505002510 P/n X505001930...
  • Page 9 ower dger Perator anual POWER hEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. STOP SWITCh - "Slide Switch"...
  • Page 10: Contents

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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.
  • Page 11: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (D). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (F, G) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (F, G) on engine.
  • Page 12: Front Handle

    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 13 , 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 warning Fuel is VERY flammable.
  • Page 14: Starting Cold Engine

    startIng cold engIne warning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1.
  • Page 15: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel will be visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.
  • Page 16: Operating Techniques

    operatIng technIques warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. 1.
  • Page 17: 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 18: Air Filter

    aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 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 19: Spark Plug

    ower dger Perator anual spark plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
  • Page 20: Exhaust System

    IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
  • Page 21 ower dger Perator anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).
  • Page 22: Carburetor Adjustment

    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. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 27 "Specifications"...
  • Page 23: Drive Shaft Lubrication

    ower dger Perator anual drIve shaft lubrIcatIon Level 1. Tools required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Torx T27 L-Wrench (PE-265S), 4mm Hex Wrench (PE-265), Clean rag PE-265 Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing.
  • Page 24 2. Remove split pin (A). 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft (C). NOTE Blade nut (D) is left hand thread. 4. Remove blade nut (D) in a clockwise direction using T-wrench. Remove outer blade adapter (E), blade (F) and inner blade adapter (B).
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    ower dger Perator anual roubleshootIng r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n...
  • Page 26: Storage

    torage warning During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. 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 mainte- nance which includes the following: 1.
  • Page 27: Specifications

    ower dger Perator anual pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-265, PE-265S Length (PE-265) ------------------------------------------- 1760 mm (69.3 in.) Length (PE-265S) ------------------------------------------ 1782 mm (70.16 in.) Width (PE-265) -------------------------------------------- 245 mm (9.65 in.) Width (PE-265S) ------------------------------------------- 254 mm (10.0 in.) Height (PE-265) -------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) Height (PE-265S) ------------------------------------------ 335 mm (13.19 in.) Weight (dry w/cutter head) (PE-265) ------------------- 6.2 kg (13.7 lb.) Weight (dry w/cutter head) (PE-265S) ------------------ 6.9 kg (15.26 lb.)
  • Page 28: 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 29 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 30 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.
  • Page 31 ower dger Perator anual notes...
  • Page 32: 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...

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