ECHO PB-403T - Manuals

6 SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilatedareas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can causeserious injury or death. • Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stonesor metal objects. • Spectators and fellow wo...

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL D ESCRIPTION PB-403H CONTENTS __ 1 - Power Head__ 1 - Flex Pipe__ 1 - Pipe w/swivel__ 1 - Straight Pipe__ 1 - Curved Pipe__ 1 - Operator's Manual__ 1 - Warranty Registration Card__ 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement__ 1 - Plastic Bag__ 2 - Clamps w/screw...

8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon f...

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 1 2 3 7 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 5 6 4 PB-403T CONTENTS __ 1 - Power Head__ 1 - Flex Pipe__ 1 - Pipe w/swivel__ 1 - Straight Pipe__ 1 - Curved Pipe__ 1 - Operator's Manual__ 1 - Warranty Registration Card__ 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement__ 1 - Plastic...

10 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon ...

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL S PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-403H, PB-403T Length ------------------------------------------------------- 320 mm (12.6 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 460 mm (18.1 in.) Heigh...

12 A SSEMBLY PB-403H WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with enginerunning or serious personal injury may result. INSTALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE 1. Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (C) into flexible pipe ...

13 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL PB-403T WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with enginerunning or serious personal injury may result. INSTALL BLOWER PIPES 1. Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (C) into fl...

14 IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause ofhydrocarbon emissions. Some statesmay require the use of automatic fuelshut-off containers to reduce fuelspillage. Contact your ECHO dealerfor ordering information. After Refueling• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from re...

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL O PERATION • 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 unitfirmly. • (PB-403H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a comfort- able operating position. STARTING ...

17 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL OPERATING BLOWER WARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face filter maskand take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Read the Safety Section on...

18 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will helpyour blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take yourunit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. T...

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: Tune Up Kit P/N 90070 NOTEClean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is re...

20 SPARK PLUG Level 1. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge(preferably a wire gauge) Parts Required: Tune Up Kit P/N 90070 1. Remove spark plug , and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean....

21 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove engine cover (five screws), pull cover away from engine. 3. Clean cylinder fins (A) to allow cooling air to pass freely. 4. Replace cover and tighten screws. 5. Connect spark plug ...

22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuelbreak-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-inperiod your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions willstabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required...

23 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL Initial Adjustment 1. With engine off, turn HI speed screw (C) counterclockwise to stop. 2. Turn LO speed screw (B) midway between stops. 3. Turn idle screw (A) until tip of screw just touches throttle plate; then turn three (3) turns clockwise. Final Adjustme...

24 T ROUBLESHOOTING WARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an openspark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 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 P k c e h C s u t a t S e s u a ...

25 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 2. Place the stop switch in the "STOP" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5. Tighten all screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank co...

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