Echo PPF-225 manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / [...]

2 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PPF-225 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ................................................... .........................................................[...]

PPF-225 INTRODUCTION X7502308106 3 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages. T[...]

4 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPF-225 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and Parts Catalogs are a vailab le from yo ur ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alwa ys chec k the ECHO W eb Site for update d information. [...]

PPF-225 SAFETY X7502308106 5 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment an[...]

6 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPF-225 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whene ver unit is used. Proper Clothing W ear snug fitting, durab le clothing; • P ants should hav e long legs , shirts with long sleev es. • DO NO T WEAR SHOR TS, • DO NO T WEAR TIES , SCAR VES, JEWELR Y , or clothi ng with loose o[...]

PPF-225 SAFETY X7502308106 7 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is belie ved that overusing the m uscles and tendons of the fingers, hands , ar ms, and sh oulders may cause sorene ss, s welling, numbness , weakness, an d extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a c tivities ma y put y ou at a high risk for de v eloping a[...]

8 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPF-225 Keep a Solid Stance • Maintain f ooting and balance at all times. Do not stand on slipper y , unev en or unstab le surface s. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders . Do not ov er reach. • Operate the P ower Pruner TM only from the g round or out of an approv ed b uck et lift. • Alwa ys e [...]

PPF-225 SAFETY X7502308106 9 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments . Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be respons ible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have no t been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with al[...]

10 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) PPF-225 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and Later and/ or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system fo r the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last cha racter of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information labe[...]

PPF-225 DESCRIPTION X7502308106 11 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo w the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation. 1[...]

12 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION PPF-225 1. PO WER HEAD - F actory Assembled to the Driveshaft assemb ly . Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. THRO TTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Th rottle Loc kout, and Throttle T rigger . 3. THR OTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This le ver m[...]

PPF-225 CONTENTS X7502308106 13 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS Due to pac kaging restr iction the ECHO product y ou hav e purchased requires some assembly . After opening the car ton, chec k f or damage. Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO De aler of damaged or missing par ts. Use the contents list to check f or missing par ts. ____ P ow er He[...]

14 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PPF-225 ASSEMBLY Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result 1. Loosen the two (2) scre ws (A) and remov e locator screw (B) on cutting attach ment. 2. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaf[...]

PPF-225 ASSEMBLY X7502308106 15 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 4. Hold the bar nose up , and tur n the adjuster scre w (B) cloc kwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar , as shown. Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1/8 - 1/4 tur n. 5. Tighten both guide bar n uts with nose held up . Tighten rear nut first. 6. Pu[...]

16 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPF-225 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicin[...]

PPF-225 OPERATION X7502308106 17 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when t he engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spil l[...]

18 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPF-225 Lubricating the Guid e Bar and Saw Chain A utomatic Oiling System 1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap . 2. Remov e oil fill cap and fill reser v oir with a quality , lo w viscosity guide bar and sa w chain oil. T o pre vent plastic de ter ioration, do no t use synthetic or silicone based oil[...]

PPF-225 OPERATION X7502308106 19 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Mov e choke le v er (B) to Cold Star t P osition ( ). 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank retur n line. Pu mp bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil Star ter La y the unit on a flat area and k eep mov able attachment par ts clear o[...]

20 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPF-225 Mov e stop s witch button (A) f orward a wa y from the ST OP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (C) until fuel is visibl e in the “Clear” fuel return line. Pump b ulb an additional 4 or 5 times . 3. Recoil Star ter La y the unit on a flat area and k eep mov able attachment par ts clear[...]

PPF-225 OPERATION X7502308106 21 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Pruning Techniques Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas . Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death . Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from yo ur face and body. The P o wer Pruner TM is[...]

22 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or serv[...]

PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 23 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. * Replacement is recommended based on the f i nding of damage or wear during inspection. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke (Cold Start P osition [ ]). This prev ents dir t from entering the carbureto r throat when the air filter is remov ed. Brush accumulated dir t from air cleaner area. 2. R[...]

24 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise se v ere engine damage may occur . 1. Remov e spark plug and check f or f ouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a n ew one. DO NO T sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will d[...]

PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 25 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 2. Remov e air cleaner cov er (A). 3. Remov e engine cov er (B). DO NO T use a metal scraper to remo ve dir t from the cylinder fins . 4. Use brush to remov e dir t from the cylinder fins. 5. Remov e ignition wires from clip f or cleaning. 6. Remov e grass and lea ves from the g r id between t[...]

26 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 Exhaust P ort Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e spark plug lead from spark plug, and remov e engine co ver . 2. Place piston at top dead cen ter . Remov e muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder e xhaust por t. Ne ver use a met al tool[...]

PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 27 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Note: Ev er y unit is run at the factory and the carb uretor is set in compliance with emission regulations . Carburet or adjustments, other than idle speed, must be p erformed by an authorize d ECHO dealer . 1. Check id le speed and reset if necessar y . If a tachometer is av ailab le, idle s[...]

28 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 2. 1. Remov e two (2) guide bar nuts (A) and sproc ket cov er screw (B), and turn saw chain tension adjustment scre w (C) countercloc kwise to release tension. 2. Remov e guide bar cov er (D). 3. Remov e guide bar and saw chain from gear case and sp r[...]

PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 29 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until finger tight. Alwa ys loosen guide bar n uts bef ore turning the chain tension adjuster , otherwise the clutch co ver and tensioner will b e damaged. 4. Hold the bar nose up , and tur n the adjuster scre w (B) clockwise unti[...]

30 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting perf or mance, increased vibration, an d premature saw chain f ailure. Level 2 Always stop engine and disconnect spark plu g wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. Always wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal i[...]

PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 31 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 7. Apply clean oil and rotate sa w chain slowly to wash a wa y filings . 8. If saw chain is co ated or clogged with resin, clean in ker osene, then soak in oil. 6 55 T o p Plate Angle T op Plate Cutting Angl e Depth Gague[...]

32 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING PPF-225 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ig nition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy E[...]

PPF-225 STORAGE X7502308106 33 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and s urrounding 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. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store y ou[...]

34 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS PPF-225 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PPF-2 25 Length 2,455 m (96.7 in.) Width 246 m (9.69 in.) Height 235 m (9.25 in.) Weight (dry) 6.3 kg (13.9 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.) Ex[...]

PPF-225 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7502308106 35 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 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 materia l and workmanshi[...]

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