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LM-3022SP
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Read and understand all provided literature before use.
Failure to do so could result in series injury.
Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-002/NMB-002
99922238412
© 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated
Operator's
Manual
Mower

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  • Page 1 Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Read and understand all provided literature before use. Failure to do so could result in series injury. Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-002/NMB-002 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LM-3022SP TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................3 Servicing Information ......................3 Parts / Serial Number ....................3 Service ........................4 ECHO Consumer Product Support ................4 Product Registration ....................4 Additional Literature ....................4 Safety Instructions ......................5 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ...........5 International Symbols ....................6...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    SERVICING INFORMATION Parts / Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you.
  • Page 4: Service

    Register your ECHO equipment online at www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note: This enclosed message provides tips for use, care, and maintenance of the unit. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 6: International Symbols

    MANTENGA LAS MANOS Y LOS PIES ALE JADOS Keep hands and feet away from blade. Wear eye protection. Disconnect the spark plug before performing any service on the machine. Tortoise: Slow self-propel drive speed. Hare: Fast self-propel drive speed. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 7: Lawn Mower Safety Warnings

    Level out high areas such as molehills. Fuel and Fire Hazards • Use extra care handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Always extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 8 Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the machine. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times. • Do not direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator or others. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 9 • Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. • Keep children out of the area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 10 CAUSER DES BLESSURES GRAVES. INSPECTEZ LA ZONE ET ÉLIMINEZ LES DÉBRIS AVANT DE TONDER. TENEZ TOUS LES SPECTATEURS À L'ÉCART PENDANT LA TONTE. PORTEZ DES LUNETTES DE PROTECTION. DÉBRANCHEZ LA BOUGIE D'ALLUMAGE AVANT D'EFFECTUER TOUTE INTERVENTION SUR LA MACHINE. CAN ICES-002/NMB-002 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 11: Description

    Toggle off switch Fuel tank cap Grass catcher bag Engine oil cap with dipstick Cable clamp Rear cover Starter handle Mulching plug Height adjustment lever Water pipe connector 10. Side discharge deflector Side discharge chute 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 12: Contents

    To ensure safe and proper operation, all parts and hardware must be assembled as instructed using appropriate tools to ensure proper tightness. 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 13: Assembly

    (2) on the side bars are fixed through the two holes in brackets. Ensure handle is locked in place. NOTE: The two holes on the brackets correspond to two height settings of the handle bar. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 14: Mower Functions

    Each function requires different accessories. See table for accessory usage by function. Side Discharge To Convert Mower Mulching plug Grass Bag Chute For rear bagging × × For mulching × × For side discharging × 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 15: Install The Grass Catcher

    Raise the rear cover (1). Install the grass catcher (2) on rear of mower. Ensure the pegs (3) on both sides of the grass catcher engage the grooves in the mower frame (4). Lower the rear cover. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 16: Install The Mulching Plug

    Ensure both side discharge chute and grass catcher are removed from the mower before installing the mulching plug. Raise the rear cover (1). Install the mulching plug (2) into the rear discharge chute until the latch locks into place. Lower the rear cover. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 17: Install The Side Discharge Chute

    Ensure that the grass catcher is removed from the mower, and the mulching plug is installed in the mower to use the side discharge chute. Open the side discharge deflector (1). Install the side discharge chute (2) under the deflector. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 18: Setting The Cutting Height

    Pour oil slowly. Do not overfill. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then remove it to check oil level. Check oil level before each use. Add oil if needed. Fill to full line on dipstick. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 19: Gasoline

    30 days or longer. Empty the fuel tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. NEVER use engine or carburetor cleaner products or permanent damage may occur. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 20: Operation

    To stop the engine, press and hold the toggle off switch (1) until the engine stops completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire as instructed in the separate engine manual to prevent accidental starting while unit is unattended. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 21: Engaging And Disengaging The Blades

    Reduced pressure on the control handle will decrease mower travel speed. Release the self-propel control handle to disengage the wheels. Note: Self-propel functions with the blades engaged or disengaged. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 22: Operating Tips

    Remove all obstacles such as rocks and tree limbs. Ensure that your footing is stable. If you are out of balance, release the • blade control handle immediately. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. • 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 23 If the lawn is overgrown, raise the cutting height to reduce pushing effort • and to keep from overloading the engine and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Always follow all maintenance instructions as written, otherwise serious personal injury can result. Refer to engine operator’s manual for detailed engine maintenance schedule Follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this manual. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    LM-3022SP MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 26: Adjusting Cable Tension

    If the filter is excessively dirty, replace with a new filter. Install the filter element into the air filter case. Close the air filter cover. Rotate tab to lock air filter cover. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Deck And Blades

    Check the deck and cutters. Repeat as necessary. After cleaning, remove the hose and store in a clean and safe place. 10. Remove the water on the deck and cutter surface, and then lightly grease the cutter to avoid corrosion and rust. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 28: Replacing And Sharpening The Blades

    Lift mower until the machine stands vertically and use a wood block to prevent the blade from rotating. Use a 17mm wrench to remove hex bolt (4) and washer (3). Then remove blade and blade adapter (5) from crankshaft. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 29 For best results, use the correct replacement blades for this mower. • If you need any further assistance with replacing or sharpening blades, • please contact our customer service at 1-800-432-ECHO (3246) or visit https://www.echo-usa.com/manuals. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 30 (1 and 2) completely on the blade adapter to prevent imbalance. Align the washer (3) over the blade and install the hex bolt (4). Tighten to 48 Nm-52 Nm (35lb.ft-38lb.ft). 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 31: Servicing The Engine

    If blades contact one another they are mounted improperly. Repeat mounting instructions until they no longer contact one another. Servicing the Engine Refer to the separate engine manual for engine maintenance instructions. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Fill tank with clean, power. fresh fuel. Vent hole in fuel tank Clean or replace fuel cap is plugged. tank cap. Engine Air filter element Clean air filter element. operates is dirty. Refer to engine owner’s erratically. manual. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 33 Self-propel The self-propel Adjust the cable tension. function does control cable has not work. too much slack. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 34: Storage Instructions

    Do not drain gasoline in enclosed areas, or near an open flame or spark. When storing unit in an unventilated area, rust-proof the equipment. Coat the equpiment with light oil or silicone, especially cables and all moving parts. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 35: Additional Storage Instructions

    Check your engine before use. If the fuel was drained during storage • preparation, fill the tank with fresh gasoline. The engine will smoke briefly at startup if the cylinder was coated with oil • for storage. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 36: Transport

    Empty the fuel tank. Start the engine and let it run until it has used up all remaining gasoline. Close the fuel cap firmly. Let the engine cool down before transporting. Take care not to drop or damage the machine when transporting. Secure the machine in an upright position while transporting. 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 37: Disposal

    Engine Type Briggs & Stratton PXi1000 Engine Displacement 223 cc Blade Width 30 in (757mm) Rated Speed 3200 rpm Bag Capacity 2.5 bushel (88L) Net Weight 140 lb (64kg) Height Adjustment 1.25in-4.25in (32mm-108mm) 7 height positions 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 38: Product Registration

    Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product online. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Incorporated. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and veri es your ownership for warranty consideration.
  • Page 39 LM-3022SP PRODUCT REGISTRATION 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 40: Warranty

    ECHO brand outdoor product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim.
  • Page 41 ECHO incorporated assumes no responsibility for incidental, consequential, or other damages including, but not limited to, expense of returning the product to an authorized dealer for ECHO brand outdoor products and expense of delivering it back to the owner, mechanic’s...
  • Page 42 NOTES LM-3022SP NOTES 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 43 LM-3022SP NOTES NOTES 99922238412 © 12/2024 ECHO Incorporated...
  • Page 44 702LMS000001 - 702LMS999999 ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake urich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com...

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