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PAS-280

TROUBLESHOOTING

X7502312904

TROUBLESHOOTING

Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition
spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.

ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Problem Check

Status

Cause

Remedy

Engine cranks -
starts hard/
doesn’t start

Fuel at carburetor

No fuel at carburetor

Fuel strainer clogged
Fuel line clogged
Carburetor

Clean or replace
Clean or replace
See your Echo dealer

Fuel at cylinder

No fuel at cylinder

Carburetor

See your Echo dealer

Muffler wet with fuel

Fuel Mixture too rich

Open choke
Clean/replace air filter
Adjust carburetor
See your Echo dealer

Spark at end of
plug wire

No spark

Stop switch off
Electrical problem
Interlock switch

Turn switch to ON
See your Echo dealer
See your Echo dealer

Spark at plug

No spark

Spark gap incorrect
Covered with carbon
Fouled with fuel
Plug defective

Adjust to .65mm (0.026 in.)
Clean or replace
Clean or replace
Replace plug

Engine runs,
but dies or
does not
accelerate
properly

Air filter

Air filter dirty

Normal wear

Clean or replace

Fuel filter

Fuel filter dirty

Contaminants/residues
in fuel

Replace

Fuel vent

Fuel vent plugged

Contaminants/residues
in fuel

Clean or replace

Spark Plug

Plug dirty/worn

Normal wear

Clean and adjust or replace

Carburetor Improper

adjustment

Vibration

Adjust

Cooling System

Cooling system
dirty/plugged

Extended operation in
dirty/dusty locations

Clean

Spark Arrestor
Screen

Spark arrestor screen
plugged

Normal wear

Replace

Engine does
not crank

N/A

Internal engine problem See your Echo dealer

Summary of Contents for PAS-280

Page 1: ...atalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or s...

Page 2: ...uipment 6 Equipment 8 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 9 EPA 2010 and Later and or C A R B TIER III 9 Description 10 Contents 12 Assembly 13 Power Head Shaft Lower Shaft Assembly 13 Support Handle Installation 13 Operation 14 Fuel 14 Starting Cold Engine 16 Starting Warm Engine 17 Stopping Engine 17 Maintenance 18 Skill Levels 18 Maintenance Intervals 18 Air Filter 19 Fuel Filter 19 Cooling Sy...

Page 3: ...re 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 prese...

Page 4: ...ls and key words and what they mean to you The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied...

Page 5: ...etor Adjustment Idle speed DO NOT smoke near fuel Primer Bulb Wear hand and foot protection Carburetor Adjustment Low speed mixture Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Safety Alert Emergency Stop Keep feet away from blade RotatingCutting Attachment Hot Surface Fuel and oil mixture Keep bystanders and helpers away 15 m 50 ft AVOIDKICKOUT Keep bystand...

Page 6: ... on the handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY or clothing ...

Page 7: ...d If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to 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 repeti...

Page 8: ...g and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach Avoid Hot Surfaces During operation the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result from th...

Page 9: ...n authorized servicing dealer before using EMISSION CONTROL EXHAUST EVAPORATIVE EPA 2010 and Later and or C A R B TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM engine modification and if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label sample below is C K or T the emission control system is EM and TWC 3 way catalyst The fuel tank fuel line emi...

Page 10: ... s on your unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Hot Label ...

Page 11: ...otects arm from the hot engine 10 SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris 11 FUEL TANK Contains fuel and fuel filter 12 FUEL TANK CAP Covers and seals fuel tank opening 13 ...

Page 12: ...erial in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment Operator s Manual X7722271404 X772000164 4 2011 ECHO Inc X7722271404 X772000164 PAS 280 Pro Attachment SeriesTM Burn Hazard The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover...

Page 13: ...he square upper drive shaft socket Note Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 6 Rotate locator pin A 1 4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft Locator pin should snap flush in coupler Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation 7 Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamp...

Page 14: ...els may cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation including but not limited to improper clutch engagement Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may c...

Page 15: ...tion before starting the engine Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel s...

Page 16: ...er Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires or maximum five 5 pulls 5 Choke Afterenginefires or 5pulls movechokeleverbacktoRun position Hold throttle trigger and thr...

Page 17: ...b C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Release throt...

Page 18: ...fficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES 1 Apply POWER BLENDXTM...

Page 19: ...not oil Dual Layer Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filter Soak heavily soiled filters in water detergent solution to loosen dirt then brush lightly Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse 5 Place foam pre filter over raised center and inside outer lip of air filter Install air filter in air filter case 6 Install air filter retainer on post in air filter cover flat side...

Page 20: ... Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 130 150 in lbf 150 170 kgf cm Cooling System Level 2 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...

Page 21: ...rse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen cover B gaskets C and screen D from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the catalytic element i...

Page 22: ...Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation T...

Page 23: ...tions page of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Lubrication Level 1 Drive Shaft Upper 1 Loosen clamping knob A 2 Pull locator pin B and rotate 1 4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position 3 Remove...

Page 24: ...ing of 1 2 oz 15ml of grease 6 Install cable Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket 7 Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully seated and align set screw hole in coupling with hole in upper drive shaft 8 Install and tighten set screw D and tighten clamping screw C F ...

Page 25: ...k at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine runs but dies or does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wea...

Page 26: ...op switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7...

Page 27: ...charge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM 8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend XTM Pre...

Page 28: ...ved by ECHO for use with these units RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS BRD Bed Redefiner 99944200465 Brush Cutter 99944200600 Curved Shaft Edger 99944200470 Straight Shaft Edger 99944200475 Power Blower 99944200490 Tiller Cultivator 99944200510 Tiller Cultivator 99944200513 PowerPruner 99944200530 PowerPruner 99944200532 Speed Feed Trimmer 99944200540 Rapid Loader Trimmer 99944200610 ProSweep 99944...

Page 29: ... warranty period and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer call ECHO s Dealer Referral Center at 1 800 432 ECHO or you can locate an ECHO servicing dealer at WWW ECHO USA COM Should you require assistance or have questions concerning ECHO s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Departm...

Page 30: ...A or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation X G Only use gasoline which contains G Gasohol which contains a 6 7 J 9 is also approved The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator s manual X engine speeds as listed in your operator s manual X X of unauthorized attachments manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operat...

Page 31: ...PAS 280 NOTES 1 2014 ECHO Inc X7502312904 31 NOTES ...

Page 32: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com 32 T44511001001 T44511999999 T44612001001 T44612999999 ...

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