background image

DEALER?

Call

1-800-432-ECHO

or

www.echo-usa.com

S

ERVICING

 I

NFORMATION

PARTS

Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ 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 and Serial Number of the unit with you.  You can find these
numbers on the engine housing.  For future reference, write them in the
space provided below.

Model No. _____________ SN. ____________

SERVICE

Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed
by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer.  For the name and address of
the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or
call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246)  Dealer information is also available on our
Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs,
proof of purchase is required.

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.

WARRANTY

 

REGISTRATION

You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration
card or register on-line at www.echo-usa.com. Registering provides a
direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact
you.

ADDITIONAL

 

OR

 

REPLACEMENT

 

MANUALS

ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 O

AKWOOD

 R

OAD

L

AKE

 Z

URICH

, IL  60047

www.echo-usa.com

CONSUMER PRODUCT

SUPPORT

1-800-673-1558

8 - 5 Mon - Fri C.S.T.

Safety Manuals  in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at
www.echo-usa.com.
Operator's and Parts Manuals are available by:

Downloading free from www.echo-usa.com

Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.

Sending a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO,
INCORPORATED.  State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part
number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address below.

Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video.

Available Parts Catalog

ES-231 S/N 02001001 & UP

Part Number 99922203217

Summary of Contents for 02001001

Page 1: ...31 Serial Number 02001001 02999999 X750001241 03 01 X7501138801 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully ECHO provides this Operator s Manual which must be read and...

Page 2: ...m 21 ExhaustSystem 22 ShredderBlade 23 DebrisBag 24 Carburetor Adjustment 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 ServicingInformation 28 Parts 28 Service 28 ECHO Consumer Product Support 28 Warranty Card 28...

Page 3: ...to operator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of...

Page 4: ...n 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 D...

Page 5: ...s found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers...

Page 6: ...tion to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a face mask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting d...

Page 7: ...tain hair with cap or net Start unit on ground with throttle at idle Check that blower pipe is not blocked by the ground or by any objects KeepAFirmGrip Hold handles with fingers together encircling h...

Page 8: ...s 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 repetitiv...

Page 9: ...N DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable California emissions regulations provided tha...

Page 10: ...icklyandfirmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 7 SIDEHANDLE Providesgripforrighthandwhenvacuuming 8 FUELTANKCAP Coversandsealsfueltank...

Page 11: ...t s y l a t a C w r e l f f u M r o t s e r r A k r a p S l e u F l i O e k o r t s o w T d n a e n i l o 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...

Page 12: ...raight pipe and slide fan head nozzle onto straight pipe 4 Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place VACUUM SHREDDINGAPPLICATION Install Vacuum Tube and Bag Assembly IMPORTANT Never operate un...

Page 13: ...is bag opening over end of vacuum elbow and secure with velcro strap D 8 Place shoulder harness over right shoulder NOTE Adjust shoulder strap to remove any sharp bends in the debris bag intake neck F...

Page 14: ...ngines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add 2 stroke oil to gasoline...

Page 15: ...approved air tight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Do not store fuel longer than 30 days IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you e...

Page 16: ...tarter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly 5 Place the blower on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left...

Page 17: ...IMPORTANT Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly NOTE If engine does not start after 4 pulls use Cold Start...

Page 18: ...at a fast idle for a few minutes 4 Set engine speed with throttle position lever B Rotate lever forward for lower speed back for higher speed 5 Place shoulder harness over right shoulder Hold and guid...

Page 19: ...t c e p s n i g n i r u d r a e w r o d e g a m a d g n i d n i f n o d e s a b e r a e c a l p e r o t s n o i t a d n e m m o c e r l l A d e r i u q e r s i s h t n o m 6 y r e v e g n i n a e l c...

Page 20: ...element can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Toolsrequired Fuellinehook 203 254mm 8 10in le...

Page 21: ...Head Screwdriver Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries c...

Page 22: ...Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 3 mm Hex Wrench 25 50 mm 1 2in mediumbristlebrush Parts Required SparkarrestorscreenP N14586240630 1ea GasketsP NV104000030 V10400005...

Page 23: ...90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance ser...

Page 24: ...hoP N99051130017 Parts required none NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with California Emission Regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and...

Page 25: ...0 m m 5 6 0 t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R e n i g n E t o n s e o d k n a r c n o h c t i w s e b u t m u c c a V d e s s e r p e d t o n g...

Page 26: ...e several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Pl...

Page 27: ...27 SHRED N VAC OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES...

Page 28: ...Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register you...

Reviews: