Echo PB-500 H Operator's Manual page 11

PB-500 H/T
1. SAFETY DECAL
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2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
3. 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.
4. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and
firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will
occur.
5. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
6. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
7. SHOULDER HARNESS - Used to support unit on operator's back. The straps are adjustable.
8. Move lever UP to close choke (
CHOKE -
DOWN to open choke (
9. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
10. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER/STOP SWITCH - Combination stop switch and variable speed throttle
lever. When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at Wide Open Throttle (W.O.T.). When
the lever is moved rearward to detent, the blower is at idle. When the lever is moved rearward past the
idle detent the blower will stop.
11. HANDLE - Rotates downward for throttle control access. Spring loaded for flexible operation.
12. STICK HANDLE - Provides comfortable grip for directing air flow.
13. BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system.
14. FLEXIBLE PIPE - Allows for full range of movement.
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Lists important safety precautions.
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) (starting position) and for emergency stopping. Move
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