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Echo Pro Attachment Series PAS-225 Value Pack Operator's Manual

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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/
or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's manual and a safety manual.
Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury.
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PAS-225 Value Pack
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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/ or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
  • Page 5 ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Contents

    PerAtor AnuAl ontents 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. Pro Attachment Series _____ 1 - Power Head w/Upper Drive Shaft Assembly...

  • Page 10: Plastic Shield Installation

    5. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket. NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine.

  • Page 11: Nylon Line Head Installation

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl nylon lIne head InstallatIon Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. Caution Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2.

  • Page 12: Front Handle Installation

    front handle InstallatIon NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. SPACing 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. peratIon wArning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.

  • Page 13: Trimmer Operation With Blades

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl trImmer operatIon wIth blades Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use wArning Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or U- handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. blade set-up GuIde Pro Maxi-Cut Rigid Plastic...
  • Page 14 Choosing the Correct Blade wArning The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injury to yourself and bystanders.

  • Page 15: Operating Blower

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl operatInG blower wArning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.

  • Page 16: Fuel

    Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 17: Starting Cold Engine

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4.

  • Page 18: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button/lever (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

  • Page 19: Stopping Engine

    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 a task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Intervals

    maIntenance Intervals REQ'D DAILY OR 3 MONTHS COMPONENT/ MAINTENANCE EVERY YEARLY SKILL BEFORE OR 90 SYSTEM PROCEDURE REFUEL 600 HOURS LEVEL HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean I / C * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace I / R * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace Fuel System...

  • Page 21: Fuel Filter

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl fuel fIlter Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. DAngEr Fuel is VERy flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank.

  • Page 22: Cooling System Cleaning

    coolInG system Level 2. Parts Required: None if you are careful. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: •...

  • Page 23: Exhaust System

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl eXhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove engine cover (B). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (C,D), gasket (E), and screen (F), from muffler body.

  • Page 24: Carburetor Adjustment

    Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on "Specifications page"...

  • Page 25: Lubrication

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl lubrIcatIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary. DO NOT over-fill. Drive Shaft (Lower) (Trimmer Attachment Only) 1.

  • Page 26: Nylon Line Disassembly Instructions

    6. Install cable. Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket. 7. Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully seated, and align set screw hole in coupling with hole in upper drive shaft. 8.

  • Page 27: Sharpening Metal Blades

    Is now fully loaded and ready for operatIon sharpenInG metal blades trImmers Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    roubleshootInG r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a...

  • Page 29: Storage

    ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl toraGe Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) wArning During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PAS-225 Value Pack Unit Length ------------------------------------------------- 1793mm (70.6 in.) Unit Width -------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) Unit Height ------------------------------------------------- 328 mm (12.9 in.) Weight (dry) w/cutting attachment ---------------------- 5.75 kg (12.68 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke -------------------------------------------------------- 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 21.2 cc (1.29 cu.

  • Page 31: Echo Approved Optional Equipment

    Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved at- tachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual.

  • Page 32: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 33 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 34 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
  • Page 35 ttAchment erieS PerAtor AnuAl notes...

  • Page 36: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. PAS-225...

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