ECHO PB-250 - Manuals

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...

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 ...

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. InsTall blower pIpes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Align locking ribs (A) on upper blower pipe with recesses (B) in fan case...

10 warning 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 removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing uni...

11 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...

12 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 fue...

13 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual D 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 f...

14 operaTIng blower warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousne, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. warning Always wear safe...

15 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual 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 t...

16 aIr fIlTer Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. 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 c...

17 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) CoolIng sysTem Level 2. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, Torx L-Wrench T27, pointed wood stick. Parts Required: None, if you are careful. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass fr...

18 Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (6 screws). Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2. Loosely reassemble engine cover with 6 screws. 3. Tighten all screws securely. 4. Attach spark plug lead. exhausT sysTem Spark Arrestor...

19 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual a B Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: Torx L-Wrench T27, 4 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (6 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead cen...

20 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...

21 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...

22 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 ...

23 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual s peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-250 hand held Length ------------------------------------------------------ 230 mm (9.1 in.) (w/o pipes)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 330 mm (13.0 in...

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