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Operator's Manual
MODEL
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.
X7531136300
PB-261L
WARNING
DANGER
X753002920
12/06

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  • Page 1 Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-261L WARNING DANGER 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. X753002920 X7531136300 12/06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION 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 preceded 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).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 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.

  • Page 9: Contents

    __ 1 - Straight Pipe __ 1 - Operator's Manual __ 1 - Plastic Bag 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 2 - Clamps w/screws 1 - Stick Handle Assembly __ 1 - Echo Power Blend...

  • Page 10: Operation

    FUEL WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% 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

    Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past than you expect to use in thirty (30) regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.

  • Page 12: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE • Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily. • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly.

  • Page 13: Starting Warm Engine

    2. Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, 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 DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Read the Safety Section carefully. IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe opening.

  • 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: 90030 REPOWER Air and 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 17: Spark Plug

    OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90075 IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 18: Exhaust System

    Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove engine cover (six screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 3 mm Hex Wrench, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPORTANT...

  • Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING i l l r e l i l y r e l i l y t l i f f f u r e l h t i s t r r e l t ' n f f o i r t r e l o l r...

  • Page 21: Storage

    2. Place the stop switch in the "STOP" position. 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris cylinder through the spark plug hole.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-261L Length ------------------------------------------------------- 375 mm (14.8 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 410 mm (16.1 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 460 mm (18.1 in.) Weight with pipes ----------------------------------------- 6.6 kg (14.7 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 25.4 cc (1.55 cu.
  • Page 23 OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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