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SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL

PART NUMBER 89865026060 (X7502303300)

FOR MODELS: PPSR-2122 S/N 505000 & UP

  PPSR-2433 S/N 504000 & UP

CUTTING ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

The enclosed pages include important assembly and adjustment procedures for your new Power

Pruner.

Please replace original pages 13, 14, 16  and 27 in the Operator’s Manual with revised pages 13A,

14A, 16A  and 27A for proper and safe operation.

ECHO

 

CONSUMER

 

PRODUCT

 

SUPPORT

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you
may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Central
Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit to help
your Consumer Product Support Representative.

99922203148
05/99

ECHO

, 

INCORPORATED

400

 

OAKWOOD

 

ROAD

LAKE

 

ZURICH

, 

IL

 

60047

SUP22203148

Summary of Contents for 001001 - 503999

Page 1: ...ING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 89865026060 06 98 X7502303300 ...

Page 2: ...nt 6 SafeOperation 7 Kickback 8 ExtendedOperation ExtremeConditions 9 Description 10 Contents 10 EmissionControl 10 Specifications 13 Assembly 14 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 14 Pre Operation 15 Fuel 15 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 16 Adjusting Automatic Oiler 16 EquipmentCheck 16 DetermineOperationArea 17 Operation 17 StartingColdEngine 17 StartingWarmEngine 18 Stopping Engine 19 Pruni...

Page 3: ...tips for use care and maintenance of the unit Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT See Description and Specification sections for full description and illustration of m...

Page 4: ...L SYMBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand owners manual Wear eyes ears and head protection Emergency stop Fuel and oil mixture Fin...

Page 5: ...all foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and in storage FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Alwa...

Page 6: ...meeting ANSI Z89 1 with a full face shield Head protection with full face shield will help protect you from falling branches and debris Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Power Pruner handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Special vibration reducing gloves such as Echo s Pro Comfort are designed to provide additio...

Page 7: ...that could contribute to unsafe conditions DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone cable etc are closer than 15 M 50 ft to any part of the operator or unit Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M 50 ft while the Power Pruner is in use Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against intentional electrical contact...

Page 8: ...one standing close by Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut In some cases this may cause a lightning fast reverse action kicking the guide bar and saw chain up and back or down and back towards the operator Either of these reactions may cause the operator to lose control of ...

Page 9: ... cold and vibration 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 you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur ...

Page 10: ...gistration Card __ Warranty Statement __ PlasticBag __ CombinationT Wrench __ 1Bottle2 cycleEngineOil __ Safety Glasses __ Guide Bar Cover EMISSION CONTROL TYPE 1E MODELS The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Modification IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY TEH024UB24RA DISPLACEMENT 23 6CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH1 AND 1995 1998 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULG...

Page 11: ...POWER PRUNER OPERATOR S MANUAL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19 ...

Page 12: ...inst branch accelerate and lower saw chain into branch 11 CUTTINGATTACHMENT Sealed gearratiois1 5 1reduction 12 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 13 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 14 PRIMER BULB Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carburetor for starting Pump the bulb 10 times until ...

Page 13: ...s a G d e x i M o i t a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l e u f e s u T O N O D d e d a e l n u e n a t c O 9 8 E B T M 5 1 r o l o h o c l a l y h t e 0 1 n a h t e r o m l i O l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h ...

Page 14: ...r mesh with sprocket Keep the saw chain lubricated and properly adjusted and the guide bar bolt tightened firmly at all times If saw chain is difficult to rotate or binds on guide bar it is too tight PRE OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality Gasohol may contain up to 10 Ethyl grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol...

Page 15: ...fter 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 container 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 a...

Page 16: ...re frequent for dry or heavy cutting EQUIPMENT CHECK 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 fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and the saw chain is correctly tensioned ...

Page 17: ...striking the ground Larger branches should be removed in sections During operation the complete unit especially the shaft tube and the cutting attachment may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers firmly encircling the front and rear handles 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A for...

Page 18: ...rts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes NOTE If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 4 pulls repeat instructions 4 and 5 6 After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed STARTING WARM ENGINE WARNING DANGER The saw chain should not rotate at idle If saw chain rotates readjust car...

Page 19: ...branch will fall Long branches should be removed in several pieces Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut When ready to cut Hold cutting shoe against branch This will prevent whipping of the branch DO NOT use back and forth sawing action Look out for branches immediately behind the branch being cut If saw chain hits rear branch damage to the saw chain my occur Accelerate to full throttle A...

Page 20: ...I 1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M N A E L C C E C A L P E R R T C E P S N I I E T O N T N A T R O P M I d e r i u q e r f o y c n e u q e r f e h t e n i m r e t e d l l i w e c n e i r e p x e r u o y d n a e s u l a u t c A m u m i x a m e r a n w o h s s l a v r e t n i e m i T e c n a n e t n i a m S E T O N E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M n o i t c ...

Page 21: ...used be certain it properly fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level 1 Parts Required REPOWER Filtration Kit P N 90008 WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal inj...

Page 22: ...SYSTEM CLEANING Level 3 Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder T...

Page 23: ...se order NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the engine cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Parts Required Screen P N 14586240630 Gasket Lid P N 14586642031 1 Remove engine cover A See Cleaning Cooling System pages 22 23 for step by step instructions 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from...

Page 24: ...accelera tion Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration results 6 Check HI A speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 13 Specifications of this manual 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is avail able idle speed should be set to the specification found on page 13 Specifications of this manual WARNING DANGER When carbu...

Page 25: ...om idle to full throttle 2 Always begin fine tuning with LO B needle a Lean drop off With engine idling turn LO B needle slowly CW in to lean drop off point RPM will increase then abruptly drop off Note this position 1 b Rich drop off With engine idling slowly turn LO B needle CCW out to rich drop off point RPM will increase then gradually slow and drop off Note this position 2 c Final setting Set...

Page 26: ...ension turning screw B counter clockwise Remove screw C and sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment Install new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as possible Saw Chain Installation Level3 Install new saw chain onto guide bar Make sure...

Page 27: ...l in cutter and file in one direction 3 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 4 Place depth gauge tool B firmly on top of cutter with 635mm 025 slot and end against front cutter raker File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge 5 Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge C with flat file 6 Properly filed cutter is as shown 7 Apply c...

Page 28: ...d Fuel line clogged Carburetor Cause Turn switch on See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Clean Clean See your Echo dealer Problem Engine starts hard does not start Fuel at cylinder Adjust 0 65 mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine runs Dies or Accelerates poorly Air filter dirty Fuel filt...

Page 29: ...nit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug ho...

Page 30: ...HO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find all three numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _____________ Type No ____________ SN __________ ADDITIONAL OR...

Page 31: ...sed pages 13A 14A 16A and 27A for proper and safe operation ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number...

Page 32: ...ignition Spark Plug NGK BPM 7A Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in NGK BPM 7Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 4 lit 14 ...

Page 33: ...ed on cutting attachment using the T wrench provided 2 Turn saw chain tensioner screw B located next to guide bar in sprocket cover clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar Turning screw counter clockwise will loosen saw chain on guide bar 3 Tighten guide bar nuts firmly Move saw chain backwards on guide bar by hand Saw chain should move freely on guide bar if it is in proper mesh with sprocket...

Page 34: ... and saw chain oil NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc min at normal operating RPM During heavy or dry cutting conditions the oil discharge volume may be adjusted to assure adequate lubrication Refill the oil reservoir with each tank of fuel IMPORTANT To prevent plastic deterioration do not use synthetic or silicone based oil ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER To...

Page 35: ... injury may result B C GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT Guide Bar Replacement Installation Level3 ToolsRequired 10x19mm 13 32x3 4in T Wrench Remove two 2 10 mm 13 32 in guide bar nuts A and relieve saw chain tension turning screw B counter clockwise Remove sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar...

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