Echo PB-610 manual

Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-610 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X753002790 12/06 X7531122000[...]

2 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction .................................................................. 2 - The Operator's Manual .......................................... 2 Safety ............................................................................ 3 - Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information3 - International Symbols ...........[...]

3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT 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. S AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION IMPORTANT NOTE Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you [...]

4 Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand [...]

5 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL Repetitive S tress 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 [...]

6 Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures [...]

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 9 13 14 Hot Decal (near muffler) General W arning Decal (located on top of blower housing) P/N 89016006361 P/N 89016009461 72 Category III dB(A) Measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ANSI B175.2 P/N X508000150 Sound Label (located on blower housing) D ESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals[...]

8 1. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER - 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 cle[...]

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL A SSEMBL Y W ARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE 1 . Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2 . Assemble swivel pipe (C) into flexible pipe (B) and tighten clamp (A[...]

10 O PERA TION NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. FUEL W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or an[...]

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL o i t a R 1 : 0 5 - x i M l i O o t l e u F . S . UC I R T E M S A GL I OS A GL I O s n o l l a G. z o . l Fr e t i L. c c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 Mixing Instructions 1 . Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2 . Add the proper amount of 2-st[...]

12 D 4. Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle (D) and engine should start. 5. Choke Move choke (B) to run ( ) position and if necessary, restart engine. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2-5. NOTE Allow engine to warm up before use. ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO [...]

13 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds and by dampening material with water/mist when necessary. Keep debris on your property. Be Smart - be a good neighbor.[...]

14 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF[...]

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL W ARNING DANGER Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any maintenance activity. AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: Tune Up Kit P/N 90071C NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air [...]

16 SP ARK PLUG Level 1. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune Up Kit P/N 90071 IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, or worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean the plug or replace [...]

17 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level 2. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning brush, cross head screwdriver 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 combu[...]

18 A D C B E EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen. Gaskets (3) IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1 . Remove spark plug and engine cover (fi[...]

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. Hi[...]

20 Initial Adjustment 1 . With engine off, turn HI speed screw (C) counterclockwise to stop. 2 . Turn LO speed screw (B) midway between stops. 3 . Turn idle screw (A) until tip of screw just touches throttle plate; then turn three (3) turns clockwise. Final Adjustment IMPORTANT Limiter caps prevent exceeding emission limits and over rich adjustment[...]

21 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R - s k n a r c e n i g n E / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u Fr o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o Nd e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e u F d e g g o l c e n i l l e u F[...]

22 2 . Place the stop switch in the "STOP" position. 3 . Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4 . Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5 . Tighten all screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the[...]

23 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ---------------------------------------------------------- PB-610 Length ------------------------------------------------------------ 325 mm (12.8 in.) Width ------------------------------------------------------------- 520 mm (20.5 in.) Height ------------------------------------[...]

DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www .echo-usa.com ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www .echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. 11001001/11999999 12001001/12999999 ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English/Spanish or English/French are available, fre[...]