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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAS-280 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ...................................................................

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PAS-280 INTRODUCTION © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 3 INTRODUCTION 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful ...

Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

4 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PAS-280 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the E...

Page 7 - Vibration and Cold; power equipment is not required.; Repetitive Stress Injuries; • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.

PAS-280 SAFETY © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 7 The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and th...

Page 8 - Read the Manuals; Equipment

8 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PAS-280 All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do...

Page 9 - An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)

PAS-280 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 9 Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep 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 ...

Page 10 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label

10 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION PAS-280 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instru...

Page 11 - prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

PAS-280 DESCRIPTION © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 11 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be hel...

Page 12 - CONTENTS

12 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS PAS-280 CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. The support handle may need to be re-positioned for comfortable operation. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or E...

Page 13 - ASSEMBLY; Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly

PAS-280 ASSEMBLY © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 13 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove car...

Page 14 - OPERATION; Fuel; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X

14 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PAS-280 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep 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 before remov...

Page 15 - Handling Fuel; Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required; After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur.; Storage

PAS-280 OPERATION © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 15 Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans...

Page 16 - Keep

16 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PAS-280 Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of t...

Page 17 - Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to; Stopping Engine; Throttle

PAS-280 OPERATION © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 17 Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. No...

Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; Maintenance Intervals; the frequency of required maintenance.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:; grease every 25 hours of use.

18 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-280 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep 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 before r...

Page 19 - Dual Layer Air Filter; Fuel Filter

PAS-280 MAINTENANCE © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 19 Air Filter Level 1. 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. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer ...

Page 20 - Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded; Cooling System; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:

20 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-280 Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicing...

Page 21 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; Exhaust System; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.

PAS-280 MAINTENANCE © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass...

Page 22 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation; None

22 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-280 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eye plate (C). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposi...

Page 23 - Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is; Lubrication; Drive Shaft Upper; POWER BLENDX; oz. or Lithium Base

PAS-280 MAINTENANCE © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 23 Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. I...

Page 24 - Install cable. Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into

24 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-280 5. Remove upper flex cable (F), wipe clean, and apply a thin coating of 1/2 oz. (15ml) of grease. 6. Install cable. Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket. 7. Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully...

Page 25 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PAS-280 TROUBLESHOOTING © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 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. ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTI...

Page 26 - STORAGE; Place the stop switch in the “OFF” position.

26 X7502312904 © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. STORAGE PAS-280 STORAGE 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. Lon...

Page 27 - SPECIFICATIONS

PAS-280 SPECIFICATIONS © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 27 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PAS-280 Length 1028 mm (40.5 in.) Width 254 mm (10.0 in.) Height 257 mm (10.12 in.) Weight (dry) 4.8 kg (10.6 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Stroke 31.0 mm ...

Page 29 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS

PAS-280 WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 1/2014 ECHO Inc. X7502312904 29 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from...

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