Echo PE-230 Operator's Manual page 8

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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" mounted on top of the throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to

RUN, BACK to STOP.

FRONT HANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and

moving the handle.

SHAFT DECAL (See page 3)

DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris

produced during the edging operation.

BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.

WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.

10. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.

11. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, press trigger gradually

for best operating technique.

12. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.

13. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

14. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.

15. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep

exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

16. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

17. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank.

18. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT let

handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.

19. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-

tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an

additional 4 or 5 times.

20. AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - Contains replaceable felt element.

21. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the air filter case. Move lever to "COLD START" (

cold starting. Move lever to "RUN" (

) position to open choke.

) to close choke for

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