Page 3 - These decals are in English only:; Shaft Decal; IMPORTANT; Guard Decal
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 The circle with the slash symbol means whateveris shown within the circle is prohibited. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING andDANGER calls attention to an act or condition that canlead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. M ANUAL S A...
Page 4 - Eye Protection
4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly or safety precautions are notfollowed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. Eye Prote...
Page 5 - EXTENDED; Vibration and Cold; EQUIPMENT
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 EXTENDED OPERATION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, whichaffects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about byexposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold maycaus...
Page 6 - WARNING; and Safety Manual for instructions on safe operation.; MISSION
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. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on safe op...
Page 7 - ESCRIPTION
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 20 21 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions,shield installation and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately no...
Page 8 - CONTENTS
8 2 0 2 1 CONTENTS __ 1, Edger Assembly__ 1, Power Head__ 1, Drive Shaft Assembly__ 1, Plastic Bag (Co-Pack)__ 1, Operators Manual__ 1, Safety Manual__ 1, Warranty Registration Card__ 1, ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement__ 1, 50:1 1 Gal. ECHO Oil Mix__ 1, Front Handle__ 4, 5X35 mm screws__ 4, 5 ...
Page 9 - TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.; particles of carbon from leaving the muffler.
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 9 1. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine. 2. FRONT HANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws andmoving the handle. 3. SHAFT DECAL (See page 3) 4. GUARD DECAL (See page 3) 5. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounte...
Page 11 - Stand engine on a level surface.
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 DRIVE SHAFT / POWER HEAD Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench (PE-2000, PE-2400), 4mm Hex Wrench (PE-3100) 1. Stand engine on a level surface. 2a. (PE-2000/2400) Loosen the two bolts (A) at drive shaft end of engine. 2b. (PE-3100) Loosen two bolts (A) at ...
Page 12 - Install air filter and cover.; FRONT; Assemble front handle and bracket loosely to drive shaft.
12 PE-2400PE-3100 FRONT HANDLE PE-2400 PE-3100 NOTESteps 5, 6 & 7 required for PE-2400 and PE-3100 only. 5. Connect ignition leads (C). 6. (PE-2400) Secure ground lead under screw (D) on housing. 7. Install air filter and cover. FRONT HANDLE Tools Required:Cross-Head Screwdriver (PE-2000)1. Asse...
Page 13 - RE; Fuel Requirements; After refueling
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 P RE -O PERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ (R+M) ÷ 2 ] gasoline known to be goodquality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15%MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol(wood alcohol) is NOT a...
Page 14 - • Do not allow the recoil starter handle to snap back against the
14 O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE NOTE• Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting.• Always clear work area of debris before starting operation.• Always position the unit firmly on the ground before starting.• When pulling recoil starter rope, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rope le...
Page 15 - STARTING; STOPPING
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 STARTING WARM ENGINE WARNING DANGER Blade should not move at idle. If blade moves, readjust carburetoraccording to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in the manual orsee your ECHO dealer, otherwise serious personal injury mayresult. 1. Stop SwitchMove stop swit...
Page 16 - Don't force the blade. Move as quickly as the blade will allow.
16 INCREASE DEPTH OPERATING TECHNIQUES 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edgingeasier. 2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objectsthat could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and toavoid having to make more...
Page 17 - AINTENANCE; Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will helpyour edger achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take yourunit to an ECHO...
Page 18 - Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.
18 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristlepaint brush. Parts required: (PE-2000) 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT(PE-2400/3100) 90030 REPOWER AIR & FUELFILTER KIT 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from enteringthe ...
Page 19 - SPARK; Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; COOLING; • Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build up
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 SPARK PLUG Level 2.Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screwdriver)and Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Soft MetalBrush Parts Required: Spark Plug, PE-2000 NGK BPM-7A PE-2400, 3100 NGK BPM-7Y 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling,...
Page 20 - Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; EXHAUST; Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4mm Hex Wrench, Soft
20 NOTEThe throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the sparkplug lead and grommet remain installed. IMPORTANTDO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid ...
Page 21 - CARBURETOR; Type 1E Emission Models; Idle Speed Adjustment.
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Type 1E Emission Models Level 2. Parts required: None. NOTEEvery unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. Inaddition, the carburetor is equipped with HI (A) a...
Page 22 - Type 1 Non-Emission Models; Basic Setting
22 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Type 1 Non-Emission Models NOTEIf carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment"procedures for Type 1E models on previous page. Idle Speed Adjustment Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (C) CW (clockwise) until cuttingattachment begins to turn, the...
Page 23 - LUBRICATION; Wrench; Blade
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools Required: Scrench, Locking Tool, Screwdriver, 8 mm Open End Wrench Parts Required: Echo Lube TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease, Blade NOTEGrease gear case every 50 hours of use. Replace blade when it isworn shorter than 6...
Page 25 - ROUBLESHOOTING
P OWER E DGER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 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 ...
Page 26 - TORAGE; Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.; Tighten all the screws and nuts.
26 S TORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clearof flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injurymay result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do ...
Page 27 - NOTES
Page 28 - Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.
S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHODealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the ModelNumber, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You canfind all three numbers...
