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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X750000490 X7501136001 05/99...
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.
OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL & I ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS MPORTANT NFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
- Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. - Only use attachments and accessories specified by Echo for this unit. Spark Arrestor Muffler - The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise and prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler.
Breathing Protection -- Wear a face mask to protect against breathing 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.
OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL Hot Humid Weather -- Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area -- - Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual, and instructions for safe operation.
EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
ANUAL ESCRIPTION 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. EMISSION CONTROL The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modification).
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1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 3. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.
Gasoline 89 octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. 50:1 ECHO High Performance 2-stroke engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0.6 lit. (17.75 U.S. fl. oz.) Starter System Automatic rewind starter Centrifugal type...
NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in T W T thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. 9 10 11 12 13 14 Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
2. Move stop switch (A) to "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.
OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL OPERATING BLOWER WARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask 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.
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...
OWER LOWER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50mm (1in. or 2in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90065 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 the air cleaner area.
SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: 20mm (3/4in.) Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge, preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK - BPM-7Y P/N 99944500071 Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Clean the plug or replace with a new one.
Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (P/N 99051130017). Parts required: none. NOTE Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have difficultly, see your ECHO dealer. Adjustment Screws Idle Speed (A) Control throttle opening at idle. Low (LO) Speed (B)
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Initial Adjustment 1. With engine off, turn HI speed screw (C) counterclockwise to stop. 2. Turn LO speed screw (B) midway between stops. 3. Turn idle screw (A) until tip of screw just touches throttle plate; then turn three (3) turns clockwise. Final Adjustment IMPORTANT Limiter caps prevent exceeding C.A.R.B.
No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged Clean Cranks carburetor carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at Carburetor See your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke...
7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc (1/4 oz., 1/2 tablespoon) of fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
$2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above: Available Parts Lists PB-24LN Type 1E S/N 001001 &...
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