Echo PE-230 manual

Power Edger Operator's Manual MODEL PE-230 W ARNING X770001004 03/13 X7702090204 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. Fai[...]

2 I ntroductIon W elcome 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. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. the opera t or ' s manual Keep it in a safe place for[...]

P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 3 s afety manual safety symbols and Import ant Informa tIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. Interna t[...]

4 personal condItIon and safety equIpment W ARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or s[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 5 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the ngers, 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 I[...]

6 equIpment W ARNING 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 man[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 7 15 16 17 18 19 14 13 20 21 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 12 d escrIptIon 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 P AR TS ORDERING instr[...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. STOP SWITCH - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle [...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 9 c ontents The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary . After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Us[...]

10 B A C D E throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Connect ignition stop leads (A) and (B). 2. Place throttle linkage (C) through adjustment xture (D) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (E). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly . The throttle li[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 11 fuel 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. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% eth[...]

12 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. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some s[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 13 st artIng cold engIne W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch Move sto[...]

14 st artIng w arm engIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” ins[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 15 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier . 2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass. NOTE Blade depth may hav[...]

16 maIntenance Interv als W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers 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. Allow unit to cool bef[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 17 aIr fIl ter Level 1. Parts r equired: REPOWER TM Air & Fuel Filter Kit. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover . Brush dirt from inside [...]

18 sp ark plug Level 2. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other - wise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cen- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will da[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove mufer cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove cylinder cover (C). IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the[...]

20 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder . 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from mufer body . 4. Clean carbon deposits from mufer components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the cata- lytic body . 5. [...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 21 NOTE 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 avail- able, idle speed screw (A) shou[...]

22 A B drIve shaft lubrIca tIon Level 1. Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. or Lithium Base Grease. 1. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull exible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. [...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 23 A B C D E F G 5. Remove plug (G) and ll gear case with grease. Install plug. 6. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C). 7. Install and center new blade (F) onto inner adapter (B). 8. Install outer adapter (E) and nut (D). T ighten nut (D) rmly , counterclockwise (CCW). IMPOR T ANT Never[...]

24 t roubleshootIng DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 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 P E N I G N E 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 e n[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 25 s torage W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not stor[...]

26 s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-230 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1755 mm (69.1 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 285 mm (11.2 in.) W eight (dry w/cutt[...]

P ower e dger o Pera tor ' s M anual 27 w arranty s t a tements ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship . Under normal[...]

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