Echo PE-231 Operator's Manual page 13

1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter.
2. STOP SWITCH - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
3. FRONT HANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and
moving the handle.
4. SHAFT DECAL (See page 3)
5. SHAFT DECAL (See page 3)
6. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris
produced during the edging operation.
7. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.
8. WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.
9. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.
11. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
12. CHOKE - The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case (PE-261); rear of the air filter case (PE-231).
Move lever to "COLD START" to close choke for cold starting. Move lever to "RUN" position to open choke.
13. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
14. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and 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
carburetor 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. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location for
future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications.
22. SAFETY MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for future
reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques.
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