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ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 O

AKWOOD

 R

OAD

L

AKE

 Z

URICH

, IL  60047

www.echo-usa.com

S

ERVICING

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NFORMATION

PARTS

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SERIAL

 

NUMBER

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 Number _____________  Serial Number ____________

SERVICE

An Authorized ECHO Service Dealer must perform Service of this
product during the warranty period.  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 8:30 am
to 4:30 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

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.
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit,

part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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

DEALER?

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ALL

1-800-432-ECHO

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WWW

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ECHO

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USA

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CONSUMER PRODUCT

SUPPORT

1-800-673-1558

8:30 - 4:30 M

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09001001/09999999

Summary of Contents for HC-150 - 04-06 1

Page 1: ...s Manual MODEL HC 150 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation X75322...

Page 2: ...fety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 EquipmentCheck 6 EmissionControl 8 Description 7 Contents 9 Assembly 9 InstallBladeStiffener...

Page 3: ...ment 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 e...

Page 4: ...rease operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Extended Operation Extreme Conditions It is believed tha...

Page 5: ...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 act...

Page 6: ...r accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Ti...

Page 7: ...that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information P N 890160063...

Page 8: ...filterelement 8 RECOILSTARTERHANDLE Pullhandleslowlyuntilrecoilstarterengages thenquicklyandfirmly DONOTpull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back damage to the starter will occur 9 FU...

Page 9: ...ng parts ASSEMBLY NOTE For normal cutting Echo strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed In extreme conditions such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and or dense branches efficie...

Page 10: ...r side and hold securely in place 4 Remove first four blade locknuts A and washers in front of front handle guard Do not remove blade bolts 5 Tighten blade bolts B until snug Install blade stiffener t...

Page 11: ...d to severe personal injury Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Remove blade stiffener locknuts A and...

Page 12: ...ontaining methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TwoStrokeOil Atwo strokeengineoilmeetingISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke...

Page 13: ...front handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine fires or 5pullsmaximum 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke B to the RUN OPEN position Restart engine...

Page 14: ...il fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Grip the front handle securely with one...

Page 15: ...rovide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your u...

Page 16: ...t c e p s n I 2 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s a e r G 2 1 I s e d a l B n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 2 C I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e...

Page 17: ...e deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Installairfiltercover NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after...

Page 18: ...quired 3mmHexwrench 25or50mm 1or2in cleaning brush Parts required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder f...

Page 19: ...cylinder cover forward disengaging muffler gasket tabs and ignition lead and lay aside 6 Loosely install spark plug to keep debris out of the cylinder Use brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins IMPO...

Page 20: ...to damage the catalyticelementinsidemuffler 5 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 6 Assemble components in reverse order NOTE When installing the cylinder cover be cert...

Page 21: ...s required High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOT...

Page 22: ...ades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 3 Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of b...

Page 23: ...blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands A Gear Box Assembly Level1 Tools required GreaseGun Cleanrag Parts required ECHO LUBETM 14oz P N91015 orLithiumBased Grease 1 Clean di...

Page 24: ...ting edges 5 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 6 Install blade stiffener see Blade Stiffener Remove I...

Page 25: ...u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t 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 s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e...

Page 26: ...l dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 I...

Page 27: ...Y Gap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed Fuel gasoline and oil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethylalcohol...

Page 28: ...product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number o...

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