Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAS-225SB TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................................... 2Introduction ...........................................
Page 3 - always
PAS-225SB INTRODUCTION © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 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 helpf...
Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
4 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PAS-225SB 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 th...
Page 7 - Vibration and Cold; power equipment is not required.; Repetitive Stress Injuries; • Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
PAS-225SB SAFETY © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 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...
Page 8 - Read the Manuals; Equipment
8 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PAS-225SB 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....
Page 9 - An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)
PAS-225SB EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 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...
Page 10 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label
10 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION PAS-225SB 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 ins...
Page 12 - CONTENTS
12 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS PAS-225SB CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify yo...
Page 13 - ASSEMBLY; Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly
PAS-225SB ASSEMBLY © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 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 ...
Page 14 - Wear Gloves or personal injury may result:; To Advance Trimmer Line; See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement.; Remove Nylon Line Head; Note: Do not disassemble nylon line head.
14 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PAS-225SB Nylon Line Head Installation Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in...
Page 15 - OPERATION; Fuel; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline
PAS-225SB OPERATION © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 15 Support Handle Installation Note: Label shows minimum spacing for support handle location. 1. Position support handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, ...
Page 16 - Two Stroke Oil; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel; After use
16 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PAS-225SB Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X ™ Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caus...
Page 17 - Storage; Operation With Blades; • New cotter pin required each time blade is installed.; Blade Selection
PAS-225SB OPERATION © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 17 Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and f...
Page 18 - Tooth Weed/Grass Blade
18 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PAS-225SB Plastic/Nylon Grass/Weed Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 Tooth Weed/Grass Blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds up to 19 mm (3/4”) diameter. DO NOT...
Page 19 - Keep
PAS-225SB OPERATION © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 19 Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that c...
Page 20 - Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to; Stopping Engine; Throttle
20 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PAS-225SB Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: If...
Page 21 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; Maintenance Intervals; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
PAS-225SB MAINTENANCE © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 21 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 befor...
Page 23 - Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; Cooling System; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
PAS-225SB MAINTENANCE © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 23 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y 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 one. DO NOT...
Page 24 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; Exhaust System; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.
24 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-225SB 2. Remove air cleaner cover (A). 3. Remove engine cover (B). DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass...
Page 25 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation; None
PAS-225SB MAINTENANCE © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 25 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. 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 cylind...
Page 26 - Gear Housing
26 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-225SB 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...
Page 27 - Drive Shaft Upper; Install cable. Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into; Nylon Line Head Disassembly Instructions; head disassembly is not
PAS-225SB MAINTENANCE © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 27 Drive Shaft Upper 1. Loosen clamping knob (A). 2. Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position. 3. Remove attachment. 4. Remove coupler (E) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping screw (C) and r...
Page 28 - Trimmer head is now fully loaded and ready for operation.
28 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PAS-225SB Nylon Line Replacement Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m).095 (2.4 mm) dia. – 20’ (6 m)...
Page 29 - File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of
PAS-225SB MAINTENANCE © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 29 Sharpening Metal Blades Three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the ECHO Brush Cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal maintenance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpe...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING
30 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING PAS-225SB 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 TROUBLESHO...
Page 31 - STORAGE; Storage Hook Installation; Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment
PAS-225SB STORAGE © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. X7722277602 31 STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surroun...
Page 32 - SPECIFICATIONS
32 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS PAS-225SB SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PAS-225 SB Length 1825 mm (71.85 in.) Width 246 mm (9.69 in.) Height 335 mm (13.19in.) Weight (dry) 3.75 kg (8.26 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 2...
Page 34 - WARRANTY STATEMENT
34 X7722277602 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENT PAS-225SB WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 fro...