Echo PB-770H manual

Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL: PB-770H PB-770T W ARNING 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. X753003811 12/09 X7531123901[...]

2 I NTRODUCTION Welcome 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERA T OR ' S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it[...]

3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Manual. Fuel and oil mixture Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carbureto[...]

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 W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 manual and safe[...]

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 10 11 12 1 2 3 5 6 7 D ESCRIPTION PB-770H Locate these safety decals on your unit. 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 ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific inform[...]

8 1. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 2. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 3. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - 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 ex[...]

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 10 11 12 13 14 6 15 P/N 89016009461 General W arning Decal (located on blower housing) P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near muffler) 74 Category III dB(A) Measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ANSI B175.2 P/N X508000180 Sound Label (located on blower housing) PB-770T 1 2 3 4 7 5 9 8 16 Return to Idle P/N X505000950 RET[...]

10 1. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 2. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 3. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - 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 e[...]

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL C ONTENTS PB-770H __ 1 - Power Head __ 1 - Flex Pipe __ 1 - Pipe w/swivel __ 1 - Straight Pipe __ 1 - Straight Pipe w/decal __ 1 - Operator's Manual __ 1 - Warranty Registration Card __ 1 - Plastic Bag __ 2 - Clamps w/screws __ 1 - Stick Handle __ 1 - Bolt 6x25 __ 1 - Washer 6 __ 1 - Wing nut __ 1 [...]

12 A SSEMBL Y PB-770H W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE ( H ) 1 . Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2 . Assemble swivel pipe (C) into flexible pipe (B) and tighten clamp (A). 3 . Insert anti-static wire thro[...]

13 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL PB-770T W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLOWER PIPES ( T ) 1 . Place guide loop (G) across clamp, and turn until clip fully engages clamp band. NOTE Clamp with cable guide loop (G) fits elbow end of flexible pi[...]

14 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-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not [...]

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leadin[...]

16 ST ARTING COLD ENGINE • 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. • (PB-770H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a comfortable operating position. PB-770H 1. Throttle Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to IDLE DETENT position[...]

17 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. PB-770H 1. Throttle Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to IDLE DETENT positions. PB-770T 1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button Slide Throttle position / Stop switch Button(A) back to idle posit[...]

18 Read the Safety Section on pages 3 - 6 carefully. IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over-revving, do not block blower pipe opening. 1 . Use only during appropriate hours. 2 . Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes. 3. PB-770H Set engine speed with throttle lever (A). PB-770T Control engine speed with throttle trigger [...]

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL Cold W eather Operation: 1 . Remove back cushion (A) from frame. 2 . Install intake cover (B) on frame over air intake. 3 . Install back cushion (A) to frame over intake cover. NOTE Blower performance may be reduced slightly. B A[...]

20 MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS 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 help you decide whether[...]

21 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: Tune Up Kit NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air filter. 1 . Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air intake grid. 2 . Remove air filter cove[...]

22 SP ARK PLUG Level 1. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge Parts Required: Repower TM Tune Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug (BPMR8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1 . Remove spark plug , and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean the plug or replace with a new on[...]

23 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL COOLING SYSTEM Level 2. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush, Torx L-Wrench T27 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 combusti[...]

24 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Tools required: Wood or plastic scraper, Torx L-Wrench T27 Parts Required: As needed: Muffler gasket 1 . Remove air filter cover. 2 . Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (10 screws). 3 . Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and muffler gasket (B ). 4 . Use a wood or plastic[...]

25 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 . Inspect muffler gasket, and replace if damaged. 6 . Install muffler gasket and muffler. 7 . Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 95-130 in•lbf (110-150 kgf•cm). 8 . Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead. 9 . Install air filter cover. 1 0 . Start engine, and warm to operating tem[...]

26 A Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that: • Air filter is clean and properly installed. • Spark arrestor screen and muffler are free of carbon. • Blower pipes are installed. 1 . Start engine, run at idle for one minute. 2 . Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes, operating choke twice to clear air from carbure[...]

27 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 C[...]

28 S TORAGE W ARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding 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 T erm S torage (Over 30 Days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time ([...]

29 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-770H, PB-770T Length PB-770H ------------------------------------------ 375mm (14.8 in.) (w/o pipes) Length PB-770T ------------------------------------------- 375mm (14.8 in.) (w/o pipes) Width PB-770H ---------------------------------------[...]

30 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 use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair o[...]

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32 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) a re pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equ[...]

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