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Earth Auger
Operator's Manual
MODELS
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's
Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
X7504220301
EA-400
EA-500
WARNING
DANGER
X750006081
10/05
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- Page 1 MODELS EA-400 EA-500 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X750006081 X7504220301...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION 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 . You will find this manual easy to use, and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. -
Page 3: Safety
ARTH UGER 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 preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words. - Page 4 Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Earth Auger handles. Gloves also reduce the trans- mission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection -- ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing -- Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
- Page 5 ARTH UGER 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).
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Page 6: Equipment
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this operator manual. ECHO, INC. will not be respon- sible for the failure of attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. -
Page 7: Description
Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand the symbols, and follow the instructions these symbols represent. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. - Page 8 POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, Recoil Starter, and Auger Gear Case. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. LOOP HANDLE - Operator position includes Throttle Handle Assembly and loop handle. Helper position uses loop handle.
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Page 9: Contents
The EA-400 Throttle Handle requires assembly. These units are designed for one-person use as an ice auger, and one or two-person use as an earth auger. 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 10: Auger Installation
AUGER INSTALLATION Tools Required: 6, 8, & 10 in. Earth Augers - (2) 9/16 in. Wrenches 2, 3, & 4 in. Earth Augers - Hex wrench. 8 & 10 in. Ice Augers - Hex wrench Parts Required: Auger Blade Assembly - Includes: 6 - 10 in. -
Page 11: Operation
Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.) IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past IMPORTANT regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. -
Page 12: Starting Cold Engine
After engine starts, engine decompression button will automatically reset for normal operation. WARNING DANGER The auger attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. -
Page 13: Starting Warm Engine
Move stop switch button (B) backward to "STOP" position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. -
Page 14: Drilling
DRILLING After starting engine, position auger upright at desired drilling point. Position feet for a stable stance, away from auger blades. Firmly grip Throttle Handle Assembly and loop bar handle with right and left hands. Slowly squeeze throttle trigger to engage clutch and rotate auger. Apply light downward pressure on handles to drill hole. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Your ECHO Auger is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regularly scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. To help you decide whether you want to do it yourself, or have the ECHO Dealer do it, the skill level required for each maintenance task has been graded. -
Page 16: Air Filter
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: Air Filters Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filters are removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. -
Page 17: Spark Plug
ARTH UGER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark plug wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts Required: RCJ-6Y Spark Plug, P/N15901731730 Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. -
Page 18: Exhaust System
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. -
Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment
High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine. Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. -
Page 20: 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 21: Storage
ARTH UGER PERATOR ANUAL TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER 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 22: Specifications
Bore EA-400 ------------------------------------------ 40.0 mm (1.58 in.) Bore EA-500 ------------------------------------------ 44.0 mm (1.73 in.) Stroke -------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Displacement EA-400 ------------------------------- 42.7 cc (2.61 cu. in.) Displacement EA-500 ------------------------------- 51.7 cc (3.16 cu. in.) Exhaust ------------------------------------------------ Spark Arrestor Muffler... -
Page 23: Auger Accessories
ARTH UGER PERATOR ANUAL UGER CCESSORIES Earth Augers* Part Number Description 99944900150 2" Earth Auger w/point 99944900160 3" Earth Auger w/point 99944900170 4" Earth Auger w/point 99944900180 6" Earth Auger w/point & Spring 99944900190 8" Earth Auger w/point & Spring 99944900200 10"... -
Page 24: Servicing Information
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.
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