Echo PB-46HT manual

POWER BLOWER Operator's Manual MODEL PB-46HT TYPE 1E Serial Number 007116 & Up PB-46LN TYPE 1E Serial Number 001051 & Up PB-60HT TYPE 1E Serial Number 001001 & Up 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 s[...]

2 W ARNING 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. T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction .............................................................. 2 - The Operator's Manual ..................................... 2 [...]

3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol ac[...]

4 WARNING DANGER ENGLISH TRANSLA TION This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the Operator's Manual, which is provided in Spanish. Esta unidad puede ser peligrosa y producir lesiones personales graves si no se usa en forma adecuada. P[...]

5 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed: - Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. - Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. Spark Arrestor Muffler - The sp[...]

6 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 blower. Han[...]

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL Hot Humid W eather -- Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. SAFE OPERA TION Determine Operation Area -- - Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such[...]

8 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration 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 followed by loss of color and numbness in th[...]

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL D ESCRIPTION E MISSION C ONTROL The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifica- tion). An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). CONTENTS 1- Power Head 1- Blower Pipe Assembly 1- Plastic Bag 1- Operator[...]

10 1. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. Spark plug is located under the cover on LN models. 3. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where th[...]

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 320 mm (12.6 in.) 460 mm (18.1 in.) 440 mm (17.3 in.) PB-46 HT/LN TYPE1E PB-60 HT TYPE1E (HT) 10.2 kg (22.4 lb.) HT 10.1 kg (22.2 lb.) (LN) 11kg (24.5 lb.) Air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine PB-46 HT/LN TYPE1E PB-60 HT TYPE1E 40.0 mm (1.574 in.) 46.0 mm (2.811 in.) 35.0 mm (1.378 in[...]

12 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 1. Assemble clamp (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2 . Assemble straight pipe with swivel (C) into flexible pipe (B) and tighten clamp (A). 3 . Assemble flexible pipe (B) to elbow (D[...]

13 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engin[...]

14 SM T W TF S 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel con- tainer thoroughly before each use. O PERA TION - Pr[...]

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE 1 . Move throttle lever (A) to start/idle detent position, pull recoil starter handle (D) 5 times and engine should start. Do not use choke (C). NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures. STOPPING ENGINE 1 . Move throttle lever to idle detent position [...]

16 1 . Use only during appropriate hours. 2 . Make sure bevel at end of pipe faces downward. 3 . Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes. 4 . Set engine speed with throttle (A). NOTE The blower can be run at any speed between 2600 rpm to 6600 rpm (PB-46HT/LN); 7600 rpm (PB-60HT) once the engine has broken in after approximately[...]

17 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[...]

18 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25mm-50mm (1in.-2in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: None. NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke, remove air cleaner cover and air filter. 2. Brush dust off filter. LN Models Only: 3. Wash diffuser screen in suitable solvent. 4. Dry screen before reinstalling. FUEL FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Fue[...]

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 3/4" Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7Y, P/N 99944500071 1. Remove spark plug (LN models; spark plug cover and spark plug), and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean th[...]

20 Cleaning Cylinder Fins PB-46LN 1. Remove spark plug cover and spark plug. 2. Remove engine cover (five screws), pull cover away from engine and tie knot in starter rope. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. PB-46HT; PB-60HT 1. Remove engine cover (five screws), pull cover away from engine and tie knot in starter rope. Clean c[...]

21 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT - GENERAL Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, tachometer (Echo P/N 99051130017) Parts required: none. NOTE Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have difficultly, see your ECHO dealer. Adjustment Screws Idle Speed (A) Control throttle opening at idle. Low (LO) Speed ([...]

22 T ROUBLESHOOTING Probl em En gi n e - starts h ard En gi n e - doe s n o t star t Cause R em edy En gi n e Cr an ks Fu el at carbu retor N o fu el at carbu retor Fu el str ain er clogged Fu el li n e clogged Carbu retor Cl ean Cl ean See y ou r EC H O dealer Fu el at cy li n der N o fu el at cy li n der Carbu retor See y ou r ECH O deal er Muffl[...]

23 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S TORAGE Long T erm Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. W ARNING DANGER Do not store in encl[...]

S ERVICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find all three numbers on the fan housing underneath the engine co[...]