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User Manual ECHO ES-250AA

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Page 3 - wARNiNg; CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMbOL; This symbol means the specific action; CAUTiON; This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and; DANgER

3 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual s afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key ...

Page 6 - • Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged.; An Emission Control Label; ALWAyS; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; servicing dealer before using.; PRODUCT EMISSION DURAbILITy (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD); listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.

6 equIpmenT CheCk wARNiNg 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...

Page 7 - esCrIpTIon; instructions for specific information.; Category ii; General Warning Decal (located on blower housing)

7 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual d esCrIpTIon Locate the 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 PARTS ORDERING instructions for sp...

Page 8 - The muffler or; ThROTTLE POSITION LEVER -; Contains replaceable air filter element.; onTenTs

8 1. SAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. STOP SWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4.. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank. 5. RECOIL STARTER hANDLE...

Page 9 - ssembly; Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine; blower; Install Blower Pipes; pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard.; NOTE; Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections. Exclusive

9 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual a ssembly wARNiNg Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. blower applICaTIon Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Align locking ribs (A) on upper pipe with recesses (B)...

Page 10 - Remove Blower Pipes; Screwdriver tip may stick out opposite side of locking hole.; Install Vacuum Tube; Turn knob (I) counter clockwise until hinged housing cover is; Engine will not start/operate unless safety interlock switch (K) is

10 vaCuum / shreddIng applICaTIon Remove Blower Pipes 1. Insert screwdriver (F) into hole located near lock symbol (G) to release pipe lock. CAUTiON Screwdriver tip may stick out opposite side of locking hole. 2. Pull pipe out of fan case. 3. Remove screwdriver. F g Install Vacuum Tube 1. Turn knob ...

Page 11 - Install Bag

11 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual Install Bag 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Align locking ribs (A) on elbow pipe with recesses (B) in fan case. Assure short locking rib (C) faces downward. Slide elbow pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard. 3. Place debris bag opening ov...

Page 12 - Fuel Requirements; certified oil, such as; IMPORTANT; fuel; NOT; peraTIon; laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.

12 Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke ...

Page 13 - Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel

13 P ower B lower o Perator ' 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, a...

Page 14 - (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the; Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 3-6.

14 sTarTIng Cold engIne 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 4.. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fu...

Page 15 - sTarTIng; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.; sToppIng; D D

15 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual sTarTIng warm engIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and ful...

Page 17 - Problem Cause

17 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual 1. Adjust debris bag strap to support bag on operator’s shoulder. Bag must not be folded at intake area, or intake will clog. Further adjustment may be necessary as the debris bag fills and becomes heavier. 2. Grip throttle control handle with left hand, and l...

Page 18 - Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:

18 maInTenanCe InTervals 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 D...

Page 19 - aIr; Level; VERy

19 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual aIr fIlTer Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER TM Air and Filter Kit 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 air cleaner area. 2...

Page 20 - pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries; Cleaning Grill; spark; Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded

20 CoolIng sysTem Level 2. 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 combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: •...

Page 21 - Cleaning Cylinder Fins; Loosely reassemble engine cover; exhausT; Spark Arrestor Screen; overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically.

21 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2. Loosely reassemble engine cover 3. Tighten all screws securely. 4.. Attach spark plug lead. exhausT sysTem Sp...

Page 22 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine

22 A B Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin- der exhaus...

Page 23 - shredder; With engine stopped, remove spark plug wire, remove vacuum; debrIs; clean debris from teeth to assure complete closing of zipper.

23 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual shredder blade Level 1. wARNiNg Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED ‘N’ VAC ® is running or serious personal injury may result. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area. 1. With engine stopped, remove spark plug ...

Page 24 - High Altitude Operation; above; Idle Adjustment

24 CarbureTor adjusTmenT 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 requ...

Page 25 - roubleshooTIng; Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-

25 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual T roubleshooTIng wARNiNg Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing 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...

Page 26 - Torage; Drain; fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the

26 s Torage wARNiNg During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes 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 ...

Page 27 - peCIfICaTIons; Flywheel Magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type

27 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual s peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- ES-250 hand held Length ------------------------------------------------------ 330 mm (13.0) (w/o pipes)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 280 mm (11.0 in.) ...

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