Echo PAS-225 Value Pack Operator's Manual page 8

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1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
3. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - 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. LOWER DRIVE ShAFT ASSEMbLy - Includes the Debris Shield Assembly, Gear Housing Assembly, Lower
Flexible Drive Cable, Cutting Attachment, and Safety Decal.
9. NyLON CUTTING ATTAChMENT - Contains replaceable nylon trimming line that advances when the trimmer
head is tapped against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed.
10. CUT-OFF KNIFE - Automatically trims line to the correct length: 5 in. after head is tapped on the ground. If trim-
mer is operated without a cut-off knife the line will become too long, the engine will overheat and engine damage
may occur.
11. PLASTIC DEbRIS ShIELD ASSEMbLy - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). MUST be installed on unit before
use, see Assembly Instructions. Shield assembly includes the Cut-Off Knife and Safety Decal. Mounts on the Gear
Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment. Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during
the trimming operation. This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use.
12. ThROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.
13. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
14. 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.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. I-30 RECOIL STARTER/hANDLE - i-30 spring-assisted recoil starter requires 30% less pulling force than
standard recoil starter. 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.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
18. PURGE bULb - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the
carburetor. Pump purge bulb
19. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
20. ChOKE - Adjusts Fuel/Air ratio for starting or running engine. The choke control is located at the top of the air filter
case. Move choke lever to "Cold Start" (
tion to open choke.
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
22. WhEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.
23. bLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.
24. DEbRIS ShIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris pro-
duced during the edging operation.
) to close choke for cold starting. Move choke lever to "Run" ( ) posi-