Echo PAS-230 Operator's Manual page 11

PAS-230
1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD
to RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. FRONT HANDLE - The front (loop) handle must be assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft Assembly (some
models) and must be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort.
6. UPPER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the Rear (Right Hand) Grip Assembly, Front (Left Hand)
Handle Assembly, Upper Flexible Drive Cable, Drive Shaft Assembly Coupler and Power Head.
7. DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER - Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob.
8. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger
gradually for best operating technique.
9. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
10. RECOIL STARTER/HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine
starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
11. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - 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.
12. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
13. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
14. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to Cold Start
( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to "Run" (
15. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
16. 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.
17. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
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) position to open choke.
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