Page 3 - IMPORTANT; General Warning Decal (located on top of blower housing); Category III
3 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT The enclosed messageprovides information necessary for theprotection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message providestips for use, care and maintenance of theunit. S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals arelegible...
Page 4 - Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
4 S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly or safety precautionsare not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a blower. Physical Conditio...
Page 5 - NOT operate unit if leaks are found.; Vibration and Cold
5 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION / EXTREME CONDITIONS EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed: • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for...
Page 6 - PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY; MISSION; California Tier 2; SAFE; WARNING; • Never use a higher speed setting then
6 An Emission Control Label is located on the unit. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engineFAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissionsoutput meets applicable emissio...
Page 7 - PERATOR; - Bottle Echo Power Blend; Universal 2-Stroke Oil
7 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL D ESCRIPTION CONTENTS 1 - Power Head1 - Flex Pipe1 - Pipe w/swivel1 - Straight Pipe1 - Straight Pipe1 - Operator's Manual1 - Warranty Registration Card1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement1 - Plastic Bag 2 - Clamps w/screws1 - Stick Handle1 - Bolt 6x451 - W...
Page 9 - Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
9 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL S PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-610 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 320 mm (12.6 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 460 mm (18.1 in.) Height ---------...
Page 11 - Fuel Requirements; Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel; After Refueling
11 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL P RE -O PERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline knownto be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyltertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOTapproved. Two Stroke O...
Page 12 - PERATION; • Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily.; STARTING; Choke
12 A D B C O PERATION • Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily. • 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. • Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. STARTING ...
Page 14 - Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
14 A 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 carefully. IMPORTANTTo avoid engine d...
Page 15 - Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER
15 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 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 takeyour unit to an E...
Page 16 - AIR; FUEL; REPOWER; Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter.
16 WARNING DANGER Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performingany maintenance activity. AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning brush. Parts required: REPOWER TM Tune Up Kit P/N 90071 NOTEClean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This pre...
Page 17 - Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; Cleaning Grill
17 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 1. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune Up Kit P/N 90071 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, or worn and roundedcenter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO N...
Page 18 - Spark Arrestor Screen; Cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush; Cylinder Exhaust Port
18 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N 14586206720,Gaskets P/N V104000231, V104000290, V104000300 IMPORTANTCarbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output andoverheating. Spark ...
Page 19 - High Altitude Adjustment; Adjustment Screws; Control throttle opening at idle.; Before Adjustment
19 P OWER B LOWER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 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. I...
Page 20 - Start engine, run at idle for one minute.
20 Initial Adjustment 1. With engine off, turn HI speed screw (C) counterclockwise tostop. 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 Adjustment IMPORTANTLimiter caps prevent exceed...
Page 22 - TORAGE
22 2. Place the stop switch in the "STOP" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debrisfrom exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that arerequired. 5. Tighten all screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoilstarter han...
Page 23 - NOTES
Page 24 - Available Parts Catalog
S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHODealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the ModelNumber and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find thesenumbers on the engine ho...