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Operator's Manual

MODEL Type 1E

PB-24LN

Serial Number 001001 & Up

WARNING                DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully.  ECHO provides this Operator's Manual

which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

X750000490
05/99

X7501136001

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for 1E PB-24LN

Page 1: ...Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthisOperator sManual whichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation X750000490 05 99 X7501136001 WARNING The engine exhaust fro...

Page 2: ...quipment 5 Fuel 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 6 SafeOperation 7 ExtendedOperation ExtremeConditions 8 Description 9 EmissionControl 9 Contents 9 Specifications 11 Assembly 11 InstallBlower...

Page 3: ...ttention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT T...

Page 4: ...reducir el riesgo delesionarse los operadores los ayudantes y los espectadores deben leer y comprender el Manual Del Operador que se entrega escrito en espa ol PELIGRO ADVERTENCIA SPANISH DECAL Read a...

Page 5: ...t accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual FUEL WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may re...

Page 6: ...well Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the blower Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Blower...

Page 7: ...blower pipe is not blocked by the ground or by any objects Do not point blower at people or animals UseProperClothing Equipment Before starting the unit equip yourself and any other person working wi...

Page 8: ...njuries 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 h...

Page 9: ...atedontheengine EXAMPLEONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY CONTENTS 1 Power Head 1 Blower Pipe Assembly 1 Plastic Bag 1 Operator s Manual 1 Warranty Registration Card 1 ECHO Emissions an...

Page 10: ...TANKCAP Coversandsealsfueltank 6 PRIMER BULB Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from fuel tank priming the carburetor for starting Pump the bulb 10 times until fuel is visible...

Page 11: ...89 octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE 50 1ECHOHighPerformance2 strokeengineoil 0 6 lit 17 75 U S fl oz AutomaticrewindstarterCentrifugaltyp...

Page 12: ...r serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allo...

Page 13: ...hich can cause serious injury or death STARTING COLD ENGINE 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Close Choke Cold Start Move choke B to Cold Start Position 3...

Page 14: ...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 Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Release thro...

Page 15: ...ion knob F Rotate lever forward for lower speed back for higher speed NOTE The PB 24LN can be run at any speed between 2500 RPM to 7300 RPM once the engine has broken in approximately after 3 fuel tan...

Page 16: ...r commercial use after 600 hours For Consumer use cleaning every 6 months is required Cleaning includes Rebuild Kits MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free serv...

Page 17: ...reused be certain it still 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 FUEL FILTER L...

Page 18: ...RTANT 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 s...

Page 19: ...spark arrestor screen gasket diffuser and cover 5 Be sure gasket seals muffler spark arrestor screen to muffler 6 Install engine cover and spark plug ADJUSTING CARBURETOR GENERAL Level2 Toolsrequired...

Page 20: ...adjustment which can cause engine failure Do not exceed recommended HI speed engine R P M during operation or for long periods during adjustment 1 Start engine run at idle for one minute 2 Complete w...

Page 21: ...m Interlock switch Turn switch on See your ECHO dealer See your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Adjust 0 65mm 0...

Page 22: ...rm all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carbu...

Page 23: ...23 POWER BLOWER OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES...

Page 24: ...ay call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit t...

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