Page 2 - WARNING DANGER
2 I NTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to providelong life and on-the-job-dependability. Read and understand this manual that you found in thepackage. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. WARNING DA...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT; NOTE
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 STOP SWITCH IMPORTANT The enclosedmessage provides informationnecessary for the protection of theunit. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNINGand DANGER calls attention to an act or condition thatcan lead to serious personal injury to operator andbys...
Page 5 - EQUIPMENT; WARNING DANGER; caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;- Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/orreplace as needed. - Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DONOT operate unit if l...
Page 6 - Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
6 PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Tiller/Cultivator users risk injury to themselves and others if the tiller/cultivator is used improperly and or safetyprecautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a tiller/cultivator.Failure to do s...
Page 7 - Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.; Determine Operation Area
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 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 maycause tingling and burning sensatio...
Page 8 - Type 1E Models; CONTENTS LIST; Warranty Statement
8 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictionssome assembly is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missingparts. Use the contents list to ...
Page 9 - for best operating technique. DO NOT hold trigger when starting.; FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank opening.
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 9 1. STOP SWITCH - "Toggle Switch" mounted on top of Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch Forward to Run,Back to Stop. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, pull trigger gradually for best operating...
Page 10 - PECIFICATIONS
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Page 11 - SSEMBLY
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 A SSEMBLY Tools Required: (2) 11mm (7/16in.) Wrenches 1. Support powerhead assembly upright on tines. Place top handleassembly to rear. 2. Loosley assemble lower handles using 6.35 x 76mm (1/4in. x 3in.)hex head shoulder bolt (A), lockwasher (B), and loc...
Page 12 - Fuel Requirements; Mixing - Follow directions on the oil container.; Handling Fuel; WARNING DANGER; slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
12 P RE -O PERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be goodquality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15%MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol(wood alcohol) is NOT approved. Two-Stroke Oil - A two-stroke ...
Page 13 - Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.; Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; S M
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 After Refueling;- Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.- Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use;- DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage ...
Page 15 - WARNING DANGER; STARTING
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 4. START - PULL ROPE.Pull recoil starter rope until engine fires. 5. OPEN CHOKE - RUN.Move choke (B) to RUN (open) position. 6. RESTART ENGINE - PULL ROPE.Pull recoil starter rope until engine fires. WARNING DANGER When engine starts, the tines may move ...
Page 16 - that the unit be returned to your ECHO Dealer for service.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENACE
16 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO tiller/cultivator is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance willhelp your tiller/cultivator achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may wantto take your unit to an ECHO Service Dea...
Page 17 - AIR; FUEL; AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 AIR FILTER Level 1.Tools required: 25mm-50mm (1in.-2in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from enteringthe carburetor throat when the air filt...
Page 18 - COOLING
18 SPARK PLUG Level 2.Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver, Feelergauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK - BPMR-7A 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded centerelectrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blas...
Page 19 - EXHAUST; Spark Arrestor Screen
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 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 cylinderfins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starterand fuel tank. 5. When installing the cov...
Page 20 - Emission Models
20 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2.Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). 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 equ...
Page 21 - CARBURETOR; Idle Speed Adjustment; Basic Setting; c. Final setting - Set needle at mid point between lean rich drop-; WARNING DANGER
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non-Emission Models (Without Limiter Caps) Level 2Tools Required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 90051130017). NOTEIf carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment"procedures for emission models on previous pa...
Page 22 - LUBRICATION; Gear Housing
22 LUBRICATION Level 1.Tools Required: Crosshead Screw Driver Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Remove tines (See Tine Removal - Installation). 2. Clean dirt from area around gear cover (A) and remove four (4)crosshead screw (B). Be careful not to tear sealing gasket (C). 3. Suppo...
Page 23 - ROUBLESHOOTING
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 m e l b o r P d r a h s t r a t s - - e n i g n E t r a t s t o n s e o d - - e n i g n E e s u a C y d e m e R e n i g n E s k n a r C t a l e u F r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o N r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e u F d e g g o l ...
Page 24 - TORAGE
24 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte-nance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. WARNING DANGER Do not store i...
Page 25 - NOTES
T ILLER /C ULTIVATOR O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 NOTES
Page 28 - Call; ECHO Incorporated; Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power; Parts and Assemblies for; Available Parts Lists
DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 ECHO Incorporated 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Technical Publications Orders CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8 - 5 Mon - Fri C.S.T. S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO R...
