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Echo PE-230 Operator's Manual

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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/
or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's manual and a safety manual.
Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
X7702090204
PE-230
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X770001004
03/13

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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/ or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    ower dger 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 preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. DangEr CirCLE anD sLash syMbOL This symbol means the specific action...

  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
  • 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 1. POWEr hEaD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter. 2. ThrOTTLE TriGGEr LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3.

  • Page 9: Contents

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other 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 10: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (D). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. 3. Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip (F).

  • Page 11: Operation

    Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to in- adequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X , will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 12: Handling Fuel

    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 13: Starting Cold Engine

    ower dger Perator anual startIng cold engIne warning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 14: 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the "Clear"...

  • Page 15: Operating Techniques

    ower dger Perator anual 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.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Air Filter

    ower dger Perator anual aIr fIlter Level 1. 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. Remove air filter cover.

  • Page 18: Spark Plug

    spark plug Level 2. 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. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cen- ter electrode. 2.

  • Page 19: Exhaust System

    ower dger Perator anual Remove spark plug lead. Remove muffler cover (A). Remove screw and arm rest (B). Remove cylinder cover (C). iMPOrTanT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.
  • Page 20 1. Remove muffler cover (A). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. nOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the cata- lytic body.

  • Page 21: 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. 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 26 "Specifications"...

  • Page 22: Drive Shaft Lubrication

    drIve shaft lubrIcatIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. or Lithium Base Grease. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease.

  • Page 23: Blade Replacement/Lubrication

    ower dger Perator anual 5. Remove plug (G) and fill gear case with grease. Install plug. 6. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C). 7. Install and center new blade (F) onto inner adapter (B). 8. Install outer adapter (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut (D) firmly, counterclockwise (CCW).

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    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 r i a...

  • Page 25: Storage

    ower dger Perator anual 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:...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-230 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1755 mm (69.1 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 285 mm (11.2 in.) Weight (dry w/cutter head) ------------------------------- 6.35 kg (14.0 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.)

  • Page 27: 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 28 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.
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  • 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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