Echo PB-403 manual

Power Blower Operator's Manual MODELS: PB-650 Serial Number 04001001 - 04002000 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. X750003020 06/01 X7501126900[...]

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3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. The complete unit illustration, found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you locate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordere[...]

4 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Carburetor adjustment - High speed mixture Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Man[...]

5 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS V ibration and Cold -- It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations [...]

6 SAFE OPERA TION Determine Operation Area -- • Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the blower is in use. • Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and wi[...]

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL D ESCRIPTION CONTENTS 1 - Power Head 1 - Flex Pipe 1 - Pipe w/swivel 1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Straight Pipe 1 - Operator's Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1 - Plastic Bag 2 - Clamps w/screws 1 - Stick Handle 1 - Bolt 6x45 1 - Washer 6 1 - Wing nut 1-Bottl[...]

8 8. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. 9. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 10. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER/STOP SWITCH - Combination stop switch and variable speed throttle lever. When the lever is moved all the way forward the blower is at Wide Open Throttle (W.O.T.). When the lever is moved rearward to detent, the blower is at i[...]

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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 straight pipe with swivel (A) into flexible pipe (B). 2 . Assemble flexible pipe (B) to elbow (D) on blower. 3 . Assemble clamps (C[...]

10 P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Stan[...]

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL O PERA TION • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • Rotate spring loaded throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. ST ARTING COLD ENGINE 1 . Move throttle lever (A) to STAR[...]

12 STOPPING ENGINE 1 . Move throttle lever (A) to idle detent position and allow engine to idle for a few minutes. 2 . Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position. W ARNING 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 sw[...]

13 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL M AINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower 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 hel[...]

14 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: Air Filter P/N A226000031 NOTE Clean daily. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2 . Remove the air clean[...]

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level 2. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush, Cross Head Screwdriver, Pointed Wood Stick. Parts Required: None, if you are careful. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area[...]

16 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N A310000000 W ARNING DANGER Do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may result. IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a dro[...]

17 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL 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 re[...]

18 Problem E n g i ne - s t a r t s ha rd En g in e - does n ot st art Cause Reme dy En g in e Cra n ks Fu el at car bu r et or N o f u el at car bu r et or Fu el st rain er cl ogged Fu el l in e cl ogged Carbu ret or Clean Clean See y ou r ECHO deal er Fu el at cy l in der N o f u el at cy l in der Carbu ret or See y ou r ECHO deal er Mu ffl er we[...]

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 1 . Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. W ARNING DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark. 2 . Place the stop switch (A) in the "STOP" position. 3 . Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from [...]

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99922203487 10/01 SUP22203487 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR'S MANUAL P ART NUMBER X7501 126900 (X750003020) FOR MODEL: PB-650 SUPPLÉMENT AU MANUEL DE L ’OPÉRA TEUR RÉFÉRENCE X7501 126900 (X750003020) POUR MODÈL: PB-650 E MISSION C ONTROL P AGE 6 EP A Phase I The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modification). An Emission [...]

2 STOPPING ENGINE P AGE 12 1 . Move throttle lever (A) to idle detent position, and allow engine to return to idle. IMPORTANT Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2 . Move throttle lever (A) to "O" (Stop) position. W ARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD [...]

99922203420 07/01 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR'S MANUALS FOR MODELS AND P ART NUMBERS: PB-403 U.S. X750002401( X7501 126101) PB-603 Can X750002280( X7501 125600) PB-403 Can X750002670( X7501 126700) PB-61 1 U.S. X750002700( X7501 126000) PB-413 U.S. X750002331( X7501 126201) PB-650 U.S. X750002810( X7501 126600) PB-603 U.S. X750002230( X7501 125300[...]