Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PPF-225 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2Introduction ..................................................................
Page 3 - always
PPF-225 INTRODUCTION X7502308106 3 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 helpful...
Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; are available from your ECHO dealer or at; Safety Videos; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
4 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPF-225 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 the ...
Page 5 - Physical Condition
PPF-225 SAFETY X7502308106 5 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when opera...
Page 6 - Hearing Protection
6 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPF-225 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWEL...
Page 7 - Repetitive Stress Injuries
PPF-225 SAFETY X7502308106 7 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put y...
Page 8 - Keep a Solid Stance; Avoid Hot Surfaces; Kickback
8 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPF-225 Keep a Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. • Operate the Power Pruner TM only from the ground or out of an appr...
Page 9 - Guide Bar and Saw Chain; • Use only one Echo-approved extension on the pruner.
PPF-225 SAFETY X7502308106 9 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested...
Page 10 - An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)
10 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) PPF-225 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine F...
Page 11 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label
PPF-225 DESCRIPTION X7502308106 11 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 instr...
Page 13 - CONTENTS
PPF-225 CONTENTS X7502308106 13 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to chec...
Page 14 - ASSEMBLY; Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation; on cutting attachment.; Saw Chain Tension Adjustment; To Adjust Saw Chain Tension
14 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PPF-225 ASSEMBLY Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result 1. Loosen the two (2) screws (A) and remove locator screw (B) on cutting attachment....
Page 16 - OPERATION; Fuel; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel; Use an approved fuel container.
16 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPF-225 OPERATION 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 remo...
Page 17 - NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!; After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur.; Storage
PPF-225 OPERATION X7502308106 17 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • D...
Page 18 - Automatic Oiling System; Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low; Adjusting Automatic Oiler; Note: The automatic oiler is preset to deliver a sufficient oil; Starting Cold Engine; Keep
18 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPF-225 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain Automatic Oiling System 1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. 2. Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. To prevent plastic deterioration, do not ...
Page 19 - Purge Bulb; Starting Warm Engine; Note: If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to
PPF-225 OPERATION X7502308106 19 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position ( ). 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and k...
Page 20 - Stopping Engine; Throttle
20 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPF-225 Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible in the “Clear” fuel return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 3. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep ...
Page 22 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; Maintenance Intervals; the frequency of required maintenance.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:; grease every 25 hours of use.
22 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 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 before ...
Page 24 - Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; Cooling System; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
24 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 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 s...
Page 25 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; Exhaust System; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.
PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 25 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 a...
Page 26 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation; None
26 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 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 cylinder...
Page 27 - Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is; Lubrication; Drive Shaft; Remove flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating (15; Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement
PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 27 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 28 - Guide Bar Replacement / Installation
28 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 2. 1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (A) and sprocket cover screw (B), and turn saw chain tension adjustment screw (C) counterclockwise to release tension. 2. Remove guide bar cover (D). 3. Remove guide ...
Page 30 - Level 2; file should be exposed above top cutter edge.
30 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPF-225 Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. Level 2 Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. Always wear gloves when fi...
Page 31 - Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away
PPF-225 MAINTENANCE X7502308106 31 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. 7. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings. 8. If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in kerosene, then soak in oil. 6 55 Top Plate Angle Top Plate Cutting Angle Depth Gague
Page 32 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
32 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING PPF-225 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 TROUBLESHOOT...
Page 33 - STORAGE; Place the stop switch in the “OFF” position.
PPF-225 STORAGE X7502308106 33 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Lo...
Page 34 - SPECIFICATIONS
34 X7502308106 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS PPF-225 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PPF-225 Length 2,455 m (96.7 in.) Width 246 m (9.69 in.) Height 235 m (9.25 in.) Weight (dry) 6.3 kg (13.9 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1...
Page 35 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS
PPF-225 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7502308106 35 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 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...
Page 37 - NOTES
PPF-225 NOTES X7502308106 37 © 09/2013 ECHO Inc. NOTES